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Walking Backwards

As I wait for this baby, I will praise...focusing on God’s goodness & provision always. Rest in the truth that God knows exactly when this baby needs to come and will make it clear when I need to go to the hospital. Knowing that I have the Group B Strep virus makes it a little tricky because I have to go in four hours before giving birth so that I can have the antibiotics. But, God knows this! He will lead, my only job is to listen to Him!

I read in Dr. Kinlaw’s devotional this morning that the Hebrews’ idea of the future was that it was behind them. They walked backwards into the future. Walking into the future with a remembrance of the past. Remembering God’s provision along the way. I want to live like that! That is my word for the year. BACKWARDS. Such a funny word, but it says exactly how I want to live. My hand in God’s, with my eyes on him, not on the future, but how He’s taken care of me in the past! There are so many things I can point to as I ponder the provision of God. As I wait for baby and this next season to begin, I will wait with my eyes on the past, praising the One who has never failed me and has promised to never fail me! I am grateful for your provision, Father.  

1.  The provision of the Van money, the gift card shower

2. Mom is coming back to visit when baby comes

2. My kids are such great helpers & excited about the baby coming

3. My kids are learning to walk with Jesus

4. The red car window got fixed

5. God provided another church van today

And so many more....

Today, I walk backwards into the future with an eye on the past, praising & worshiping every minute!

I Run With Sparkle, 
Heather
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