It's gonna be alright

Psalm 37:1-9
"Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land."

In staff devotions Eunice Djerf spoke from this passage of scripture and I was reminded how many times I forget about God's faithfulness and I concentrate on all the things that aren't happening in the ways that I want in the timing that I have set. But the psalmist reminds us that when things aren't going the way that we would have them to go it is the perfect time to be still before the Lord and wait patiently before Him. Church Planting is a great adventure but it can also challenge our faith. We can find ourselves doubting our ability to serve and sometimes doubting whether or not we heard His voice correctly telling us to do what we are doing. But be encouraged that when you delight in the Lord He will give you the desires of your heart. It may seem like nothing is happening and no one is listening. But trust in Him remember what it says in Isaiah 55:11 "so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it."

Blessings to all of you.

Mac