My feet

I'm currently staring at my feet.  Why, you ask?

Do you ever sit back and watch the World happen around you and wonder "God, what are you trying to prepare me for?"

Do you ever wonder why some things happen that just make no sense to you?

Do you ever wish you could get an advance copy of God's playbook?  (And yes, for all of you who have texted, tweeted and facebooked me, I am fully aware of the Bible.)

I have this constant battle in my mind with all of those questions.

Whenever I start to wonder about the future, I'm always reminded of Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

I read and understand that in my heart, but then the flesh side of me thinks "WHY DO I HAVE TO WAIT TO KNOW WHAT YOUR PLANS ARE FOR ME AND MY FAMILY?" So I ask people around me for guidance and the typical response is "You need to have Faith."

When I think of Faith, I think of trusting completely and whole-heartedly in God and what he has planned.  The Bible defines faith as "being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." (Hebrews 11:1)  This is TOUGH.  Today's society almost makes a mockery of those of us who truly have faith.

Because I'm constantly struggling with this, I wanted to give myself a constant and permanent reminder to have Faith in God, so I had 2 Corinthians 5:7 tattooed on the tops of my feet:  "Walk by faith" on my left foot and "Not by sight" on my right foot.

My faith lets my heart know that  God has something amazing planned, and I know everything is happening because of his plans.  But tonight, I just need a reminder for my brain that God is in control and to have Faith in his plans for Mike and I.

So I'm staring at my feet.