Follow The Leading Of The Lord In Confidence

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."

This coming Sunday will mark our twelfth anniversary.  We moved to Texas from California just two years after we were married.  This probably doesn't seem like a big deal for some of you reading this but as we look back over the past twelve years, most of our married life has been lived in Texas.  A big deal for two people raised around close knit families.  

As we look back over our past ten years in Texas, we realize that time has passed so quickly.   We often think of the time when we drove away from our hometown and headed East.  Picture with us two home grown Californians driving through West Texas hauling their most prized possessions in a moving van.  What an experience it was!  We found out quickly what a West Texas storm was all about.  We watched in amazement as we saw right before our eyes a storm rise in the North, sweep Southwest, and then shift East again.  We got stuck right in the middle of it.  We were slammed by rain, hail, and the wind was blowing so fiercely that the tumble weeds were moving faster than any car on the highway.  Fear gripped us as we could see lightning striking the ground less than 100 feet away.  We thought, "Should we turn back?  God, have you brought us out here to kill us?"  No kidding, we had this thought.  Anyway, we lived through it and arrived at our destination safely.

Your life journey and pursuit of God may lead you to a different city, state, or country.  Even though there may be storms along the way, do not allow them to get you off course.  Push forward and do not turn back!  Follow the leading of the Lord in confidence and He will "give you hope and a future."

Have a great day!  God bless you.

Louis & Elisa Quintana