Finding Joy in the Midst of Impossibility

On Sat. I had a yard-sale...first of many. It went really well, for being the first one.  I'm excited to see how God is going to multiply the money and provide when it seems impossible. If you feel led by God to support me financially, there is now a new option to do this online through Wenatchee Valley Praise Center.  Here is the link to the "give online" page  https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=e610a7 specify for Karissa DTS in the other box.

One of the biggest things God has been showing me... teaching me....reminding me...... lol all of the above... is the importance and blessing in resting and being. Resting in Him, and just being His.  Finding all my worth and strength in Him.  Having a time with Him not because I have to or because I need strength, but because I love Him and I desire to be close to Him.  His grace and mercy is so great and vast, I can't even begin to comprehend Him.  It is hard to grasp God, and it is even harder sometimes to receive Him.  His undeniable love, His unending mercy and His vast amount of grace.  Thank you God!!!!

God answers Prayer :)

I have been praying a lot that the Lord would provide a good summer job to help cover all my bills here while I'm gone in Africa.  God gave me an awesome job working with the Parks Department, I was going to sit outside and watch people swim in the park pools.  Although this job wasn't a full time position, it was a job and I was very thankful!  Just yesterday I revived a call from my boss saying that someone got a great teaching job and there was now a Day Camp potion available.  This was the job I was hopping for in the beginning! :) it is a full time potion with the potential of extra hours on the side.  I'm going to be able to do what I love most, work and play with kids.  I can't wait! God is so good and faithful ... now I just need to remember that :)

Yesterday I also sent the paper work for my visa for Africa (woot woot ... yeaaaaa)  and paid it with money that God told me to save last year.  That was a huge step of faith! I know God will provide but I still yet to see how or when. I need to rembmer God is faithful and He is in control :) 

Lord, teach me how to rest and trust you.  Show me how to be actively still knowing that you are God.  Forgive me for not trusting you at all times, help me to trust you and give me faith to walk on top of stormy waters.