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| That's me, around 7:30 a.m. this morning, waiting outside the USCIS building to be allowed in for my interview. |
This morning I was shocked
and disappointed when an immigration officer of US Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS) told me that they can't do my interview today because they
don't have my A-file (the file that's supposed to contain all my paperwork and
information.) I was --- in all humanly possible way to react in this
situation ('in my opinion') --- literally shaking and very much disappointed to
hear this. Jason and I walked out of the building silent.
Jason, as always, was
positive about the whole situation. With his encouragement, I shifted my
focus on how God wants me to respond to this to honor Him. I must admit,
though, that I was still feeling discouraged and confused with the whole thing.
My mind was just going into all directions --- back and forth from what
the immigration officer said to the decisions we have to make in the coming
days.
This afternoon I opened my
email not really expecting anything, but hoping for something. God spoke.
In my email from Derek Prince Ministries, God spoke. The words, “Do not allow questions to arise in your
heart concerning My timing. My plans are moving according to My schedule, and
they are right on time,” echoed in my ears and in my heart.
In that email was His word
on Habakkuk 2:3, “For the vision is yet for the appointed time; it
hastens toward the goal and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it;
for it will certainly come, it will not delay.” This flooded my
whole body with so much peace. It came in perfect timing! I
excitedly exclaimed to Jason, "God spoke to me right now!" I
needed to hear from Him, and He spoke to me. It’s amazing how our Father
can calm our hearts and our storms. He knows exactly what we need.
This is my opportunity to
respond as Abraham did. In Romans 4:20 – 21, “yet, with
respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in
faith, giving glory to God, and being fully assured that what God had promised,
He was able also to perform.” God will fulfill what He has
promised to me --- to us. What He began, He will
finish. Oh! May my heart be rescued from unbelief and declare
at all times, “I believe, Lord. Thy will be done!”
The waiting period is never
easy, and sometimes can be very frustrating; but, the waiting period allows us
to grow. The Lord is not after our "own welfare," but He is
after our characters. In doing this, He is realizing a far greater
purpose than an answered prayer.
Father, increase my faith.
Help me to be patient. Help me to trust You completely in this
period of waiting. This is but a part of a larger scheme that You will
ultimately bring together for Your glory at Your appointed time. Help me
to rise in this occasion the way You want me to and to grow in the assurance of
Your love.
Declaring my trust in Your
perfect plan,
Kezia
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