The Lord's timing...

Well, my cut-off date for registration for the University spring semester has passed. It was a difficult time for me. So many things seemed to conspire against my efforts. I needed my diploma in order to register (as well as some additional documentation). I graduated in 1974 and probably haven't looked at my diploma since. So I spent many days trying to find it without success. I contacted my Alma mater to try and get a copy, which they could not provide. In the meantime, I needed to register with CampusFrance, an organization which works in conjunction with the Universities in France. This registration is also mandatory. In addition to these two applications, I also needed to obtain proof of housing and a letter proving I had the funds necessary to sustain my life in France for the year. And I couldn't even find my diploma!!

In addition, the three cars we use were all down. One with brakes not working, one with a bad gas leak and one overheating. I had spent countless hours on applications, finding the correct websites and internet helps, etc. and stored all of it on a flash drive (which suddenly disappeared). Our internet was (and still is) down. All this had severely hindered my efforts to get anything accomplished. My neighbor graciously provided me access to her internet in her home, which has been a big help.

I found myself frantic one day, close to the cut-off date for registration. I was frustrated and depressed and frantic. It occurred to me that I could not remember a time in the scripture when Jesus or his disciples were rushing, or hurrying. I realized that perhaps it was the Lord and not the enemy who kept throwing up road blocks. Perhaps this was not the Lord's timing.

I prayed and tried to rest in His will and, in spite of my continued efforts (though less stressed), the date came and went. I would need to make a new plan. So, I decided to shoot for late summer/early fall. This would give me the additional time I needed to do fund raising and give me time to investigate my options as far as aligning with an organization, or not.

God's timing is perfect. It is so sweet to rest in His wisdom and timing. Did I mention the flash drive was on my bedside table (where I had searched many times) and I found my diploma when I wasn't looking for it?

"A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directs his steps" Proverbs 16:9