My in-laws bought some property a few years ago in the middle of nowhere. It's only two hours away from us so we visit once a month. We live here everyday but our hearts are really on the ranch. There is such peace, purpose, and a sense of freedom on the land that it gets harder to come home to the busyness of life. Not that we are not busy there. There are houses to restore, grass to plant, gardens to work, and tumbleweeds by the field full. It's work up there and it looks a bit run down but it'll get there soon enough.
We know that the Lord will move us there and at times we feel anxious for it. We've never felt rooted somewhere and have always seen friends, churches, living space, etc. as seasons in our life. Everything has felt temporary even if we've really enjoyed it. So now that all makes sense. We grew up in this town but our kids won't. They'll be country kids and that sounds great to me!
Anyways, where I'm going with this is......
I was talking to the Lord about moving and he brought to mind when I was little I used to tell my grandparents I wanted to be a police officer, live on a ranch, have a few dogs, and horses. They would laugh it off and say 'All on an officer's salary huh?' Of course I didn't know what a 'salary' was at the time {Grin}And I don't want to be an officer anymore. But this scripture came to mind and I had to laugh to myself. God gave me this desire 20 years ago and here I am really nearing it. I came to the Lord 9 years ago and I know that My Father loves me, wants me, and has great plans for me. And soon he'll give me and my family this every day.
What desire has He given you?
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