Trusting God

I expect my work in Ireland this summer to be a test of my faith in several different ways. Will I be able to impact the lives of the kids I will interact with? Will my family be alright while I am away for 2 weeks? Will He faithfully raise the financial & prayer support needed for this work?

One thing I struggle with is letting go and instead, "letting God". I have such a bad habit of wanting to figure everything out on my own and being in control of my situation. Even though I should have learned by now that when I do this - nothing happens. Or at least, nothing good happens!

James 4:13-15 comes to mind - "Come now, you who say, 'Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit'---yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. Instead you ought to say, 'If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.' (ESV)

If I am confident about something as big as God changing the direction of my life to be involved with His work in Ireland, why do I have such a hard time letting Him take care of the details? I have been so worried about support raising, where I will be staying in Ireland, how my family will be while I'm gone, and on & on. My God is the King of the universe - I think He can take care of all that!

Philippians 4:6-7 says: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." (ESV)

I am so thankful that I serve a God that listens to my requests and provides for my every need. Please pray for me to remember that this summer!