This weekend I went to Washington, DC with my parents to look for a place to live. It was a short trip, but was such a great one. No, I didn't officially find a place to live yet, but I have a better understanding of neighborhoods and where I would want to live so it makes searching easier. I met with a couple potential roommates and I'm waiting to here back from one of them about living in the apartment (she has to show it to someone else tomorrow). I could have left discouraged and feeling nervous that I won't find a place, but instead I left encouraged and excited to know that it's truly in the hands of a good God. Instead of feeling anxious or unsettled about the uncertainty of my situation, I feel certain that God has a place for me!! I'm REALLY excited to get back and embark on this new adventure...I actually didn't want to leave at the end of the weekend!!! =)We started our apartment search with a trip to Ebenezers and I was so happy to finally be there (after reading and hearing about it for so long). I really enjoyed sitting and drinking coffee while watching the many people come in and out. I met Pastor Joel there as well (yay!). I also heard a great message on Saturday night from Pastor Zeb (from Ethiopia)!!! I'm still thinking about what he said and I can't wait to listen to it again in podcast form!
Something I have realized is that when we are uncertain and choose to trust God, with certainty, growth occurs. Trust, in any situation, increases in steps. We do not enter into a relationship with complete trust in the other person, trust is built through experiences. Our minds are limited in our understanding and it's hard to fully comprehend the depth to which we can rely on God and His promises. It's always in the rear view mirror that the steps along the way seem so clear...looking straight on always seems to be a little foggy, but looking back those obstacles along the way seem to be the pathways that lead to the greater purpose or plan. I could look at this as an obstacle or an opportunity to trust God. I'm trusting God!! Last summer I found myself in a similar situation and through a conversation at the dentist office I was introduced to a couple looking to rent out their first floor apartment in Geneseo. God is good and that I can always be certain about!
Alright, time for bed...great weekends often cause exhaustion!
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