Hope

We will never be ready if we keep waiting for the perfect time to come. 

As I take the steps of leaving for Nepal with out knowing the outcome I am really trying not to be easily shaken. The continually trusting that God is going to provide finances is such a hard thing for me. It also highlights the massive control issues I have. I mean if I don't get the finances I don't go to Nepal so the fact that I really have no control over the outcome scares me. God is faithful to do his will I just wish it was easier for me to completely trust that no matter the outcome he is working through me.

These last couple of weeks I have been really learning how to not give into fear. Fear can only dictate my life if I give into it. The bible says that there is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear. So if I am truly walking with Jesus who freely gives me his perfect love I shouldn't fear the things around me. 

So what I am learning to replace fear with is hope. Instead of giving into the fear of circumstances and scenarios I choose to hope that God is working and trust his faithfulness in my life. 

So I will not fear the unknown but put my Hope and Trust into the Lord who knows what He wants to do.  I will not be easily shaken by my and mans expectations. For I and the world are always changing but my God stays the same. One of the most beautiful characteristics about God is he never changes he is Holy and perfect. So I am putting my hope into Him and will no longer be afraid of 

fear.