Waiting for News. . . Trusting in Jesus

Once again we find ourselves waiting. Only this time we are not waiting for Judson to arrive, but waiting for his medical visa renewal and his adoption to be finalized in Haiti. Before, this was a painful wait, as we ached to be united with Judson. This time, however, we are blessed to have him home with us, and ask the Lord that Judson will stay home and won't have to return to Haiti. Thank you Lord. You've been so faithful to our family, and we put our trust in you.

This morning during my devotions, the Lord pressed two verses on my heart, and I'd like to share them with you:

The first verse comes from Psalm 27:14: "Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord."

Wait, hope, and expect.. . .this verse speaks so clearly to our present circumstances. The Lord is faithful and we must trust that He knows the end from the beginning and works all things for the good of those who serve him. While the enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, He has come so that we may have life and have it more abundantly.

The second verse is from Isaiah 26:3: "You will guard and keep him in perfect and constant peace whose mind is stayed on You, leans on You, and hopes confidently in You."

How perfect and fitting are those words. They were such an encouragement to me; they brought me peace and centered me on the Lord. While there are so many struggles in life, we are to find our peace through leaning on and hoping in Jesus our savior, our deliverer.

Please pray for Judson. The Lord hears our prayers. Thank you,

Love Always,

Laurie