There have been many times that we have questioned what was happening around us. We have found ourselves in circumstances that were unsettling, uncomfortable, and at times unpleasant. Always believing that “our steps are ordered by Yahweh,” we would press on convinced that our situation was temporary and maybe if we bombarded Heaven with enough prayer – things would change. Something Apostle Ball said years ago has come back to us many times – “hopefully Yahweh doesn’t answer some of our prayers.” We have often joked that Yahweh must sometimes shake His head and say “bless their hearts – they’ll understand soon.” Romans 8:26 “Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weakness. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” Apostle Ball taught us early on the importance of honoring Holy Spirit and giving Him every opportunity to show Himself mighty on our behalf.

Having a Jack Russell, we find ourselves walking quite a bit. We enjoy the time together and it gives us opportunity to talk. On one of these walks, we were dialoging – one of us complaining (we won’t say who) – about the environment we found ourselves in. To be honest, the observations and complaints were valid – but as we walked and talked a bigger picture unfolded. All of a sudden it was if a curtain had been pulled back and the importance of our environment was made crystal clear. We could see that if circumstances were any different it would impede Yahweh’s purpose for us. We really could not be in any better place – so necessary – so purposed – we (I) just couldn’t see it until my spiritual eyes we opened. Thank you Yahweh for giving us time and bypassing some of our petitions  – keeping us in Your way and full of life.