Oceans

"You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore." 

This quote has been on my mind lately as I think about some big steps ahead for our family as we prepare to move overseas. It is sometimes scary to think of the family and comforts we will be leaving behind, yet our desire is to follow where the Lord is calling us. In order to do that we have to leave what we know, and go into the unknown. We can't see the whole picture of what God has in store for us in Indonesia, but we know that we have to keep taking steps of faith to see how God is going to work in our lives. Someone once told us, "God can't steer a parked ship" and how that has proven true in our lives.

Psalms 139:9-10 says, "If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast."This verse is such an encouragement that no matter where we are God is with us, and keeps us in his hands.

This all probably explains why Hillsongs Oceans song has spoken so much to my heart the past several months. The lyrics beautifully paint a picture of surrender and trust.

You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep
My faith will stand

And I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine

Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand
Will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior

Is there something you feel God is calling you to step out in faith in and lose sight of the shore? 

While we have been traveling around during the support raising process our family was able to go to Cannon Beach in Oregon for the day. The boys had a wonderful time chasing the waves, and splashing in the water. Here are some pictures from the day.