The Lego Movie

So how ironic is it that in our little backward, far-flung corner of the world, we were able to see "The Lego Movie" this afternoon in 3D?!?! So much fun. The boys LOVED it.  Still loving the new theater in the big city 2 hours from us.

And yes, we let the boys get popcorn and sodas... not to rub it in, but we paid less for our tickets, sodas and popcorn together than you pay to get a ticket to a matinee.... there are perks, you know, to living in a 3rd world country. :)

While waiting

Some of you know we are facing some major ministry decisions in the next few days and weeks. We are feeling the weight of these decisions and I would be lying if I didn’t say it has been very tense around our home lately. Brant and I both are really seeking the Lord and praying for clarity... and waiting for His answer. Waiting. Waiting. Waiting.

So as we’ve been waiting for answers, the Lord has spoken to my heart a few things...

• Be faithful. The first few days of this process I really just wanted to crawl in bed and cry and forget the world. But I am a mom to 3 little boys. And have a guest house to run and school and dishes and clothes to fold. Life cannot wait (though the dishes piled in my sink is a scary sight!) and while I am waiting for the Lord, I cannot live in a cave. He calls me to be faithful to do - and be - who He has commanded me to be even during this time of uncertainty. 

• Be worshipful. Only when I have a proper perspective of Who God is and who I am in comparison am I prepared to accept “Thy will be done.” If I see myself as queen of my own destiny and ruler of my own little world, then I cannot hear the true King speaking and directing as He desires. Seeing God for Who He is comes through worshipping Him.  

• Be still. Very hard to do while you are running after little boys and trying to get dinner and fold clothes and take care of guests... you know, being faithful. :) But Brant and I have purposed to spend several hours each day taking turns reading our Bibles and praying (and worshipping!) while the other keeps life going. We have done this several times in the past and I am thankful for how well we can work it out - he usually takes early mornings to be by himself and then I take mid-morning til lunch. Means more movies for the boys and more piles of dirty dishes and laundry, but for this limited time, we need to shift priorities around.

• Be patient. It occurred to me yesterday that the Lord already knows. He already knows the answer we are waiting for and He already knows how these next few months are going to play out. So why hasn’t He clued us in yet? Not sure. I wish He would. :) But His timing in giving us the answers we are seeking is just as important as the answers themselves. 

So we wait and we work and we watch and we worship. One day at a time.