It’s Mothers’ Week: Waiting for Isaac

It has taken me a while to sit down and write this post, but I believe the hesitation is linked to a very important lesson God wanted to teach me today.

I have been wrestling with my feelings and wrestling with God. There are so many unknowns to this story and I have struggled to trust God with the answers. I

6 Replies to “It’s Mothers’ Week: Waiting for Isaac”

  1. Thank you for your heartfelt post.

    “I am allowed to cry. I am not allowed to torture myself and undermine God’s plan in this situation by refusing to acknowledge His sovereignty.” This line took me back to so many different places along our journey. As I contemplated the rest of your post the tears dripped from my eyes.

    Praising God that we serve a Sovereign Lord who is ever faithful. Asking our Father to bring you your Issac as I praise God in faith for mine.

    “You’ve kept track of my every toss and turn through the sleepless nights, each tear entered in your ledger, each ache written in your book.” Psalm 56:8 The Message

    1. Thank you for your sweet comment, Erin! There is great comfort in knowing that women around the world are trusting God for their families, together. I’ll be praying for you and yours 🙂

      p.s. I LOVE your quilts – wow!

  2. Girl, I love this.
    Spoke straight straight straight to my heart, and I needed to hear it too! What a blessing that new boss has already been to you! I love how God spoke very directly to you through him! Praying for you tonight 🙂

    1. Thanks Krista! God is definitely good 🙂 Walking forward in faith is not always my strong point…I like to know what’s going to happen with our life, but there is something very freeing about having to trust the God who knows all things. What a weight off my shoulders!
      Sending love and encouragement from Cape Town x

  3. Thank you for sharing these intimate realities and life-giving truths. May you filled with the knowledge of Him as you pray for your Isaac, Julie.

    1. Beth, thank you for your kind words. I love your blog and your beautiful family! It makes me wonder what our family will look like in 20 years with God at the reigns 🙂

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