Sometimes the Greater Act of Faith....

Words of Truth

In life we so often hear the words, "Just step out in faith." And although some of us are called to do just that, there is another group that's called to have faith like Abraham and Sarah who had to endure a decade for the fulfillment of the promise given. 

It so regularly takes mountain-moving faith to jump all in to a pivotal decision. But, to stop and "let God lead us, talk to us, and instruct us beside the water," as stated by Lysa Teurkeurst,  takes beyond human faith.

How would I even know this? Have I actually experienced it? Who am I to state this claim? Well, I say it because we're living it-right now. Today. Three years ago our family jumped "off the cliff", saying YES to God's calling to the mission field. Although that was a lot unorthodox, crazy-exciting and required deep faith, our Hounshell tribe is experiencing a whole new kinda faith as we wait, learn, listen and actively allow God to direct our timing. 

Crossing the river on our way to Sugnod

Naturally I am a "jump in" kinda gal, which there's a time for that, but what we are all absolutely learning is that God is teaching us priceless lessons in the "wait" that will help us be more productive on the field. I think when I push and strive, for what I think is the right timing, I miss some of the blessings that surely come in God's timing. Have you ever experienced putting your best foot forward, working hard, to end up initially disappointed by the outcome? To then find yourself pulling up your bootstraps, believing in the power of prayer, and having your socks blessed right off of you??!! Oh my goodness~I have. We have. Our family has....all because we haven't allowed perceived setbacks to have us lose faith.

And, it will be a whole 'nother post on what this is teaching our boys-life lessons abound in this journey!!

It's a precarious path to walk at times as we go forward with life here~the boys taking driving lessons, investing in relationships, preparing for volunteer activities and work trips this summer. But, also, to look ahead to the next 6 months of applying for VISAs, clearing out our house, sharing our story, finalizing details in the Philippines...and on and on it goes!

When Every.Single.Lesson is for a purpose it sure makes the "wait" more doable. Notice I didn't say easy, but more doable! We can't even begin to thank enough those who are our prayer warriors, wise counsel, those linking arms with us and those sharing in the blessing of this calling. YOUR prayers, belief and words of truth and love are encouraging and honey to our sometimes weary souls. Grateful beyond words....

Hearts for the Filippinos~


The Hounshell Four 

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