7.30.2008

It's crazy how God shows himself to us. Sometimes it's in the most obvious ways, through what is right in front of our eyes...nature, family, friendships...sometimes it's subtle and personal, like the way I found an eight dollar bible at TJMaxx which is totally random. Now I can upgrade from my duct tape hardcover. And sometimes it's all in his timing. When we came home from Alaska, we really didn't know what to expect for the rest of the summer. We were just trying to transition from one place to the next, wondering how it would all work out. Well, a month and a half later, we can humbly say that God has been blowing our minds with provisions through working opportunities and time with family and friends. Although we swore we would never spend another summer in our parents' houses, we were disproved yet again because God had something else in mind. This is definitely one of those things where the more time unfolds, the more sense is made from the whole thing. We are grateful to be here and yet still so homesick for our little place and all our friends. Down to a little more than 2 weeks left, we cannot stop anticipating with excitement and longing the rest of our training. We almost wish it was longer! Just goes to show that we are where we need to be. So whatever you are going through, if it seems like chaos and you couldn't have imagined up a crazier situation, God's still in control. That is why "Chaos" by Mutemath is one of my favorite songs right now. If you don't know it, you should.

"I know you stay true when my world is false
Everything around breaking down to chaos
I know you stay
I know you stay True"