Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Questions and Lessons On Contentment


Questions and Lessons On Contentment

I pray to God to give me words. I pray to feel His presence moment by moment. But I think those prayers have gone largely unanswered. Weeks have turned into months, but the same prayers continue.

Is it a lack of faith? I hope not. Today, at this moment, I don’t think so. I think God has something much deeper in store.

Has he been calling me to further dependence on His Word, His promises? Is His Word enough for me? Are His promises enough to pull me through? Even if I do not feel His presence, do I believe He is still there? Amongst my perceived silence on His part, do I believe He is still listening?

I am learning, but the process is not lightening-quick, at least not for me. I am learning to cling, to hold steadfast, to move forward unswervingly – even in the midst of non-visible or audible affirmation. I am learning that His Word has to be enough, that His promises are true, in all circumstances.

I am learning that I have much to learn.

-SJW
18 September, 2012
Mundri, South Sudan

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hi Scott, I check your blog, together with other WHM Uganda workers. I have a real sense of God's presence reading your posts. Your honesty is a great comfort to me. I am praying that God will comfort you as you go forward with your work sharing his love. Judy in HMB