If We Could See With God's Eyes...

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart, 
and lean not on your own understanding; 
in all your ways acknowledge him, 
and he will make your paths straight."
Proverbs 3:5-6

The journey since Heid'si kidnapping to the release of the book this past April continues to be a roller coaster of excitement, emotion, celebrations, and trials. The greatest and most significant change since 1994 is WHO I look to during all if these times. In the beginning I tried to do everything in my own strength. Thankfully, today I look upward to the Only One truly able to bless me so abundantly and rescue me when needed.

If you are familiar with the blog you know honesty and the "real" me is important. Yesterday I shared the amazing honor Senator Ritchie bestowed on me. Something I didn't share is one way satan tried to steal this joy. Is there an area in your life where you are more sensitive, you know, the person that when they're hurting - so are you? I do. It is the same area that causes the mom in me to transfer to mama bear. Or maybe I am alone? I didn't think so.

In the midst of celebrating, our daughter continues to battle some health concerns. Due to her privacy, I won't expand but know life continues to toss wrenches into the celebratory moments of published author and inspirational speaker. Whether we are praying for healing or praising God for the way He is working in our life, one theme is common. Our eyes and hearts are focused on the One in charge.

It is a matter of perspective. Mags took this photo last year and I find it a great reminder- I don't and can't see the whole picture, but God does. I trust him with everything...how about you?

"May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, 
who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, 
encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word."
2 Thessalonians 2:16

We can't always see what lies ahead...WHO do you trust?