Word of the Year - Trust

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I debated over whether or not I had the time or energy to write a Word of the Year post this year. It wasn't the writing so much as the daunting task of choosing a word. And the possibility of having to bare a bit of my soul to write about it. But here we go. It's not a terribly unusual word, and I have no doubt many have used this one. 

TRUST

Here's the deal. Life is always full of changes and many of them are unexpected. But I see some big changes ahead in 2019, and the one that is looming largest right now is the fact that my youngest child graduates high school in 2019. It's a big deal for her, obviously! But it's potentially a big deal for me too, because it means my role and routine will change, and it's still unclear how drastic the changes will be. There are a lot of unanswered questions, and I guess there are plenty of questions we haven't even thought to ask yet!

What will she be doing this summer?

Which college options will she pursue?

What will I do when I'm not a homeschooler any more?

Will I continue teaching at the co-op?

What level of involvement will I want in the homeschool community?

Will I want to work more? Or will I want to use whatever little bit of "extra" time I find to pursue one of my own interests?

How will my household change? 

So many other questions. I don't know the answers. I don't know if I want to know the answers to some of the questions. I have very little control over some of the outcomes. And guys, for real, I'm generally the one who's totally comfortable flying by the seat of my pants and just making it up as I go. But the truth is that I'm just as tempted to try and control as anyone else. But I can't see around the bend in the road, or through the fog, or whatever other metaphor you might think of. Even if I could see what was coming, there's no guarantee that I would be better prepared for it, or could do anything about it.

Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe ~Psalm 28:26

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.

Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.

~Psalm 143:8

What's a mom to do? The only thing that makes sense is to trust. Not myself, not my heart, not chance or fate. I have to trust the only One who does know what's coming next, who knows the answers to all the questions, and whose plans are for our good. Often I think I've got things figured out, or know what's best, but I don't have all the information. I might think my plan is a good one, and it might seem so from my perspective, but God sees from eternity's perspective. His plans are good for me and for others too. And God's Word even tells us that he can do so much more than we can ask or imagine! In other words, my plans are sometimes too small - God might have something so much greater in mind! Whatever it is, his ways are best. 

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD himself, is the Rock eternal. ~Isaiah 26:3-4

We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, LORD, even as we hope in you.

~Psalm 33:20-22

Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.

~Psalm 37:3-6

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