I think He knew that I would love to run, so He gave me a track right next to my house.
I think He knew that I would miss running at the lake and hearing the sound of the water, so He gave me a pool right beside the track. I can't actually see the pool as I run, but I can hear the water.
I think He knew that I would love nice views from on top big hills...I grew up on a big hill after all. So, He ordered it so that I would live, once again, on top of a big hill overlooking the city and also farmland. It's gorgeous.
I think He knew that He would send me to Brasil where bathtubs are basically non-existent. So, He made me a shower person. I haven't taken a bath since I was a little girl.
I think He knew that He would be calling me to a country where you can't count on your electricity or high speed internet or water supply, so He grew me up in Saline, LA...a great training ground. Funny...we have high speed internet here...my family still doesn't have that available to them where they live.
I think He knew that I would hate cold weather, so He sent me to a place where "cold" (and we do see people wearing heavy coats and scarves) is in the 60s.
There are tons of things that could fit into this list...some of which I might talk about later. But, He knew because He made me. As He said to Jeremiah, "I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb." He knew that I would be in Brasil someday, even when I was 3, swinging on my swingset in Readhimer, LA watching calves "get born" out in the pasture. And when I was 9 and just doing everyday 9 yr. old things like riding my bicycle everyday...He knew that I would one day be here. When I started going on mission trips when I was around 19 or 20...He knew. The whole time He has prepared the way of course...and still prepares the way for the things to come. It's so fun to be a part of this journey with Him, seeing it all unfold one corner at a time.
He knew...and I thank Him and praise Him for preparing the way and blessing me so. How great is our God! (sing with me) :)
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Yes, I agree that He knew. I made it a goal to go to all 50 states when I was in the 5th grade. When people asked me what I wanted to do when I grew up, I told them (as early as 7th grade) that I was going to be a minister's wife and very involved. I've never been a homebody and I hate cleaning and cooking. I love an adventurous life and trying new things for as long as I can remember. I think He knew.
nice post.
liked the post a lot! Pretty neat how our Lord is preparing us even now for things that we have no idea about. He is so faithful and so amazing. I love you!
He knew.
Love,
Aunt Marilyn
I love this post. I remind myself daily that He not only knew, but He "knows". My past, present and future are all tied together in one beautiful package. I keep picking at the corners trying to get a peek at what's in store for me, but He uses an awful lot of tape !! That's when I understand the word "TRUST". Yes Michawn...HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD !!
Awww... I really like this one!! That Jesus is too wonderful!
Love you
nicole
Michawn, I miss you!!!!!! This is Noel incase you forgot, which I know you havn't...So I just met this girl who was on my Panama team who is a brazilian babe and she speaks portugues(sp?)..Anyway, Iv told her all about you guys..Her family is by the ocean some where in Brazil, I forget...Anyway, we are super close now and I just know I am coming there too see you guys..I am with anna right now and so I just had to leave a comment..I should probably send this through email but oh well.. I am praying for you guys...Love ya...gosh your kids are beautiful!!!! Noel
He does and did know. You also were very independent. He knew how much I was going to miss you all too. So through His word and prayer I try to stay strong. Life wasn't so bad in Saline/Readhimer for any of us. I love you all.
Oh michawn... I'm so glad God knew I'd need a friend like you. I'm glad He knew that I'd need you to be real with me and I'm so glad He knew I'd need you to post this so I would be reminded of how much He knows the rest of us and what He's up to. Miss you friend. Anna
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