God's ways are not the same as ours - and His mind is often different too (1 Corinthians 2:16) There is freedom where God is  (2 Corinthians 3:17) the freedom of safety within God's boundaries - not to be misused or taken lightly (Galatians 5:13)

Our journey with Christ can go through many phases / changes both outwards and within, but Christ is our anchor (Hebrews 6:19) and plumb line (Amos 7:8) a refuge in times of trouble (Psalm 9:9)

We can be disappointed with God if our expectations are not met (Hebrews 11) Thank God for the living hope (1 Peter 1:3) we have through the Holy Spirit - the Counsellor and comforter - presence of God beside and within (John 14:16)

 

Have your expectations been met ? What are you hoping for ? Do your expectations meet with God's plans for you ? (Jeremiah 29:11)

Where is God leading you ? To stay / move ? 

 

Whatever, we must follow Christ in all we become and do .. 

 

 

"Jesus, draw me ever nearer,

As I labour through the storm,

You have called me to this passage,

And I'll follow, though I'm worn.

 

May this journey bring a blessing

May I rise on wings of faith,

And at the end of my heart's testing,

With your likeness let me wake.

 

Jesus guide me through the tempest;

Keep my Spirit staid and sure 

When the midnight meets the morning,

Let me love you even more.

 

Let the treasures of the trial

Form within me as I go -

And at the end of this long passage,

Let me leave them at your throne."

 

 

 

(words: Margaret Beckett)