"Being still and doing nothing are two very different things."

I'm trying to be still now and prepare for my trip. It's super hard to sit still when you're really excited about something though.

It seems like everyone is having to be still right now and wait on God. My dear friends, the Corders, are in the midst of having to seriously trust Jesus right now with their house, friends, job, etc. My own family is learning to be still, especially my dad since he's still out of work. And I could go down the list and probably name everyone I know.

I keep scolding myself. Lately, I've been thinking about the trip and welcoming it as a getaway from worries and stresses here. I don't want escape and adventure to be my reason for going on the trip. One of my key words for the trip has been "Focus". I'm learning to renew my mind by focusing on Jesus, his word, and anything eternal. During VBS, God gave me Phillipians 4:4-9, which talks about keeping your mind set on everything that is good and holy and just.

I think we all need to constantly remind ourselves to take a step back and rest in God. In his peace, his strength, his graces, his power, as his children we can be confident that he will take care of everything for us. We can lay comfortably in his arms and he will carry us up the mountains and down. He is Father and he is a mighty loving father.