I Didn’t Sign Up for This

I Didn’t Sign Up for This

When our family left West Virginia in January 2020 we never imagined that God would move us again in just three years. Stepping off the plan back in West Virginia on a warm day in August was probably the most discouraging thing I’ve ever had to do. My husband and I looked at the 24 pieces of luggage and hugged. My dad had brought his truck and a trailer to fit our family’ possessions on. We didn’t even need the trailer. We only had enough space for 24 pieces of luggage.

Because of how things ended with the non-profit we had been working with, we didn’t have time to ship things back or make other arrangements. Twenty-four pieces of luggage contained everything our family owned. Leaving behind books, clothes, sheets, cooking supplies, toys, and other precious possessions allowed us to really decide what was important. 

It was the first time I realized that a life couldn’t be categorized into “things.” The past year we’ve been slowly rebuilding both emotionally, spiritually, and physically. One thing that has kept our family afloat is the idea that God has not left us and He still has good things planned for us. 

Standing there in the dark outside the airport watching my dad and my husband load up black and yellow totes I never imagined that I would see good things again. I was so hurt and disillusioned. 

God’s Goodness

Just a few weeks ago my husband and I talked about all of the good things we’ve experienced these last fourteen months. Things that we wouldn’t have experienced if God had kept us in Honduras. We have experienced so many trips, laughter, and beautiful moments. God knew they would be coming, even though I couldn’t see it at first. Maybe you are looking at your life and wondering if God has anything good left for you. This verse can be your comfort: 

Oh, how great is Your goodness,

Which You have laid up for those who fear You,

Which You have prepared for those who trust in You

In the presence of the sons of men! Psalm 31:19 (NKJV)

God’s goodness has been “laid up” or stored up for you! There is so much goodness waiting for you that it will never run out. What feels like a death is actually deliverance. God is preparing good things for your life. Keep holding on. 
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