God's Reliability

Talking with Joanna the other day started me thinking about Proverbs 3.5-6 (NKJV):

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

Looking back over the past few years, the instances where God directed our paths toward Honduras is humbling. What would have happened if we hadn't begun to attend Cedar Creek Church (who introduced us to Choluteca)? What would have happened if Ken and I hadn't talked about the dream that showed us working with children in Honduras being pursued by a monster (HIV)? What would have happened if Ken hadn't verbalized the interpretation of the dream? Why did God arrange for me go to Choluteca without Ken the first trip (without Ken on the trip, was I more vulnerable, more open?)? While God assures that He will work everything to good, who'd a thought the last several months of heart-wrenching pain would be used to offer positive, hopeful direction? Am I asking enough questions?!?

While dwelling on all the questions can make one nuts (or anxious, at best), there's no need to continually rehearse the "What ifs...?". When He is our focus, God will direct our paths - period. He is faithful...He is sovereign...He is trustworthy...He knows everything! He doesn't have to ask my permission or tell me "Penny, I'm directing you!"...He directs my paths - period. It's wonderful to understand that when I invest my energy seeking and listening to God...He'll faithfully do the rest! What a great God!!! ~ P