At this time, as we begin a blog, we are waiting. This is a time that can be frustrating, stressful and worrying. It can also be a time to draw near to God, to develop and grow new skills, to be refined by the Holy Spirit working in us. A couple of verses about waiting that remind us to lay it all before our Lord are: ( NIV, emphasis added)
In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. Psalm 5:3
Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. Psalm 27:14
What amazing examples and promises. Ask and wait; wait in expectation of how the Lord will answer! Because he will answer, not always when and how we hope, but the answer is coming. Therefore we can be strong and take heart. We can wait knowing that all will happen according to his perfect timing in the best possible way.
So you may be wondering, what are the Thiessens waiting for? We are seeking God's guidance in the possibility of joining in what he is doing overseas by ourselves serving overseas as full-time missionaries. We are currently looking at 3 organizations that we feel we could work with. This is perhaps the hardest part for me, Anthony, as I do like all 3, but really would like God to show us which one we should pursue fully.
We would appreciate your prayers as you think of us!!
Can't agree with you more. Waiting is (so far) the hardest part. We have plans, ideas, and concepts. In the end, though, we have to wait because God has something planned for us that we couldn't have expected.
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Glad you guys started a blog, and thanks for sharing the link. We will definitely be praying for you ask you seek God's will for your life. It's very exciting that He has put a call on your life for ministry!
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