but it is the Lord who determines his steps."
This is without a doubt my life verse.
I always seem to come up with plans of my own.
Plans that seem convenient, easy, and safe.
I honestly planned on not getting married.
I planned on not having kids.
I had dreams of traveling, being a missionary to some far off land.
When the thought of marriage entered my head I determined that I would not marry a red-head. (This was only due to the fact that I had 2 boys in the elementary years who tormented me...both had red hair.)
I obviously married a red head man, and a man who sharpens me more than any other person.
The first months of our marriage we talked and decided we wanted to wait to have kids.
Two pink lines.
Pregnant? Shocked.
Many are the plans in a man's heart...but the Lord determines his steps.
Every pregnancy has been a shock.
We have now hit shock number five.
Yes, you read that right.
I found out that we are expecting once again.
This time, instead of two pink lines it was a cross.
Times have changed.
But, YES...we are excited! Shocked yes.
Definitely excited.
God is good and He is faithful in all that he does.
And I know without doubt that the steps He leads me in are perfect in timing...they are perfect because of Him. And, they are perfect in the fact that every step leads me closer to Him.
Although things do not always go "perfectly," His still gives me all that I need and more.
His yoke is easy and His burden is light.
And He is and will always be faithful in all He does.
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Kristin, I just tried calling you!!Congratulations, my friend! I'm in shock:) I read and re-read, tried calling you, then read again! Hope to talk soon. Much Love,NON
Amen sister!
I claim that verse too! No marriage until 27 because i was going to be a P.T., emphatically told my mom I was not going to marry anyone in the military (ha!)... basically had a plan for my life which has since been thrown out the window. I've decided God's plan is much better, especially when I'm going along with it. =)
we are soooo excited for you all!
xoxo~liz
Amen, on God's plans not being ours. For me, who would have thought we'd have a 3 year old and that be our "baby" still!!! I'm still in shock over it!
There is so much HE wants us to learn as we trust Him with whatever HE brings our way! And I hope and pray He gives you great strength as you trust HIM with HIS plan for you the next 9 months! (and many years to come!) Congratulations!
I think I see a pattern. You already know I was going to be a missionary too, and not get married until "somewhere down the road, eventually." :) Yes, God knows our needs- and what we were made for- way better than we do! Congratulations, sister!
Hi Kristin,
We've been in Mexico and just got back in town. Wow, that's so exciting. I tried calling you yesterday. Seems like we haven't seen you guys in forever. I can't believe your expecting! I'm so excited for you guys. Babies are SOOO fun. Especially newborns. I miss having a newborn around. All their little noises and the smell of their tiny heads is SOOO sweet.
Love you guys!!!
Holly
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