Lara Howard

teaching women to think on true things

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Truths to Remember when Facing Unknowns {Giveaway Winner}

Hi, sweet people. I’m doing a quick, bullet-note-type post today because we’re moving this week and I can barely find my head. Amen. Hallelujah.

 

GIVEAWAY WINNER

First, the winner of the Anchor of Hope giveaway is…dun-dun-dunnnnn… Sarah (aka girlgrowsup…you know who you are). You’re a winner! Today and always. I’ll be in touch via email.

If you didn’t get a chance to check out Anchor of Hope, then I want to encourage you to click over and see what they are all about. Thanks, Anchor of Hope, for the giveaway!

 

ADVENT STUDY STARTING NOVEMBER 30TH

Just a reminder that I’ll be walking through my 4-week Advent study, Then Came Jesus, here on the blog beginning November 30th. Click here to find out more about, or to order your copy of, the study. I’m really looking forward to a purposeful Advent season again this year.

 

Truths when unknowns

 

 

AND FINALLY, A WORD OF COURAGE FOR THE UNKNOWNS

Our family hit a delay with our house closing (#firstworldproblems) and I thought I would pass along some bullet-point truths that God has been graciously speaking to me. Because we all have stuff going on. And we all need courage for the unknowns.

 

  • Everything is small to God. Some things feel big to us. Some things are big. And impossible. And unbelievable. And painful. But everything is small to God. He’s the One that spoke worlds into existence out of nothing, people. Nothing. There is nothing big or hard for Him. And if He doesn’t do things in the way or in the timing we expect, it isn’t because He can’t. It’s because He’s actively being good to those who love Him (Romans 8:28), sometimes in ways we cannot even see or comprehend.

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  • Problems = Opportunities for God to show Himself mighty. This is something our pastor said a couple of weeks ago. And when our (first world) problem arose, it’s the phrase that came to my mind. “Lord, this is an opportunity for You to show Yourself mighty. I trust You. Give me eyes to see You in these unknowns.”

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  • Supernatural faith is different from mental faith. Often times faith begins mentally, especially when faced with challenges or difficulties. We preach truth to ourselves and remind our hearts of God’s character and promises. And that’s an important place to start. It’s a commanded place to begin. But when supernatural faith falls on us as we have leaned into our Daddy God, peace guards our heart. And it’s different from mental faith. It’s deeper. And a gift from Him. Press in, friend. Keep pressing in.

 

That’s all I got this Monday. Now I need to go find the extra toilet paper. I know I packed it somewhere.

 
Fill me, Lord…

What’s going on with you? Are you joining me for the Advent study?
 

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  1. Sarah says

    What the what!? Alright! That’s great. 🙂 I love the heart of Anchor of Hope! Thanks, friend!

    And I love your bullet-pointed truth today. You’re always a blessing!

  2. Katie McNeill says

    Love this! Especially the “Everything is small to God” bullet. In our #veryfirstworld society, we need this reminder plastered on our phone lockscreens. I know I do… 😛

    Looking forward to the Advent study!

  3. elana smit says

    Hi Lara, thanks for your post. I am in need of supernatural faith for my mom. She is such a wonderful woman, but she is sick. She seems to have lost hope. I trust God for a miracle. I loved the part of everything is small to God! So true. He is mighty to save! Regards Elana

    • l a r a w i l l i a m s says

      Praying that He graces you with His vision for your mom and this trial. And praying that His presence is her greatest hope — able to encourage in even the most discouraging situations. Love to you, Elana.