I've always admired the faith of those whose stories are told in Christian circles as examples of complete reliance upon God. Men like George Muller and Jim Elliot; women like Elisabeth Elliot and Corrie Ten Boom; Biblical examples like Ruth and Abraham and Esther. I suppose it's easy now to look at their lives and say, "Of course, they relied on God; look what He did for them." But as they were in the moment, experiencing those trials and tests of faith, I doubt they felt so flippant about it. Yet, they pursued with faith and trust in God Almighty that path which lay before them, which He had chosen and designed for them, both knowing the struggles they would face but both also knowing that God would carry them through as they leaned upon His Mighty Arm.
So, why should it be any different for me. When I faced the trial of loneliness and singleness when my heart cried out for something different, God was there. When I had medical issues, housing issues, job problems, and car troubles, God was there. I trusted. I had faith. I struggled. It was not as easy as I had thought it would be to live from day to day without the answer to my prayers being anything but, "Have faith; trust Me."
I did trust. I did have faith. It was hard, but God did come through and bring to pass the answers I had longed for. He took care of the physical needs and brought me a Prince Charming in His timing. He's given me a beautiful family for which I am eternally grateful.
But the journey of faith was only beginning.
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