Complainer!

Hi friends!  As I reflect on the past few weeks, moving into our trailer, learning about change, being patient with my husband & children.  Being humble when things are breaking in our home (trailer).

 

The Lord  reminded me of the Israelites as Moses took them out of Egypt and into the promised land.

 

 

They (Israelites) became bitter and unsatisfied (grumbling).  The Lord was preparing His people for something greater.

 

 

The people complained and yearned for the days in Egypt,  despite the continual evidence of God's love & power towards them.

 

 

That is how I have been feeling.  What have we gotten ourselves into!  We, or I should say I! Am yearning to go back to the comfortable life of a real house, with running water & toilet that you never have to worry about. 

 

 

Grumbling, that is what I have been doing.  Just like the Israelites.  The Lord told us to move & glorify Him in our journey, and I am grumbling.  I am being stretched more now in my life than ever.

 

Forgive me Father, for you know the best for our family.  Forgive my grumbling heart.  Give me the strength only You can provide to push ahead every moment to do Your Kingdom's work.

 

In Isaiah 41:13 as He spoke to the Israelites, I am comforted by His words:

 

For I, the Lord your God, hold your  right hand; It is I who say to you, "Fear not, I am the one who helps you."

 

Our son Aiden at McLeod Lake in Mammoth, Ca

 

Praise You Lord, for every step I make is to Glorify You.

 

 

 

Till next month, continue to get into His mighty word & seek Him daily for all He has for you in your life to serve Him.  Trust Him that He knows the direction He wants to take you in your life.

 

 

 

His Servant

 

Amanda

Just Beginning!

If you have ever moved, you know it can be very challenging.  Moving from a large place to a smaller space we have done.  Now again, the Lord is challenging us to simplify even more and moving our family into 28

ft 5th wheel trailer and I am telling you, lots of prayers and speaking to the Lord has been a priority the past two days. 

 

We have fit or tried to fit a closet full of clothes & "STUFF" into a tiny space in our trailer.  Amanda is frustrated & I keep calming her down by telling her, "If it doesn't fit we can just donate it honey."

 

She keeps telling me we are trying to fit a size 18 girl into a size 5 dress.  I thinks it is funny in a weird way. 

 

Which  leads me to a verse about "treasures"  As humans we like to feel our treasures are right here.  In our possession, we can see, feel, taste & buy all the comforts of this world.  But as Followers of Christ where is our heart?  Here on earth or in heaven?

 

Christ does not want us to store up "stuff"  He wants to empty us so we can be more filled with Him. 

 

But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.  Matthew 6:20 

 

  

 

We are being emptied of our stuff to be filled more of Him!

 

Thank you Lord for challenging us and putting us out of our comfort zone to better serve you in you Kingdom.

 

 

Till next time, allow an open heart for the Lord to work in your life for His Glory.

 

The

Chapin Family