It is no coincidence that my devotion today was exactly what I needed to hear and to be reminded of:
"Go gently through this day, leaning on Me and enjoying My presence. Thank Me for your neediness, which is building trust-bonds between us. If you look back on your journey thus far, you can see that days of extreme weakness have been some of your most precious times. Memories of these days are richly interwoven with golden strands of My intimate Presence."
As I look forward to going home tomorrow, I pray that I don't lose the tight grip I have on God. I have never had to rely on Him as much as I have during the past 49 days. I have only just begun to learn what it really means to trust Him. I hope that I do not let the comfort of America, and suburban life distract me from my total dependence on God.
This whole journey has been about following God's will. I pray for the strength and courage to continue the work He has begun. Please join me in praying for Valera, as he adjusts to life in America, and to life in a family...the Miller family.
Ted, Delaney, and Mary Kate....I just may tackle you all when I see you tomorrow.
It brings me to tears thinking about you reuniting with your beautiful and precious family Lisa!!!! I'll be sooo glad to have you back here in the states... this journey has been for all of us...to see how you documented your faith...love...emotions... it was a gift to me for sure! Your walk with the Lord is so strong and a true testiment to what it is to be a Christian! Thanks for being that inspiration to me! Welcome home Valera!
ReplyDeleteДорогой Valera,
ReplyDeleteДобро пожаловать в Америку. Я молился столь трудно относительно Вас, чтобы быть здесь, и наконец Вы приходите домой ... с вашей новой семьей. Я столь горжусь Вами. Вы - очень храбрый мальчик! Нетерпеливое ожидание тратить много времени с Вами. Мы любим Вас. Эд, бабушка karol и жин
Dear Lisa,
Thank you ~ thank you ~ thank you for allowing God to lead you to Ukraine and choose this one little boy to have a future. Since I first saw him in Yuglegorsk I have had my heart set on getting him out. I'm so happy that he is now out and he is finally a Miller!! What a future he can now have ... forever loved, forever cared for, forever a Miller. :) Praying for saftey as you travel HOME!!!! love, karol
Lit candle today in Fatima and said prayer for Valera and his family.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to welcome you all home!! Valera - the boys are ready for some soccer when we finally get to meet you in person. We can't wait! Safe travels.
ReplyDeleteLisa,
ReplyDeletePraying for you all! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. Can't wait to see you all!
Love, Rochelle
We're so happy for you all. Happy that the trip is culminating in the desired outcome, and happy that you're finally coming home. We can't wait to meet Valera! Dylan keeps wanting to see Valera's picture :) We hope to catch up and meet him soon.
ReplyDeleteLove, Dan, Jill Robin, Chloe & Dylan
Ok. Prayn and begging u to Not stop writing!!!!
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