Endless Blessings

"19 God is not human, that he should lie,
   not a human being, that he should change his mind.
Does he speak and then not act?
   Does he promise and not fulfill?
20 I have received a command to bless;
   he has blessed, and I cannot change it."  --Numbers 23:19-20 (NIV)

I came across this passage today, and it describes the past 4 days perfectly. In getting all of the application paperwork complete, SEND needed a copy of the photo page of my passport for obvious reasons. Long story short, I searched literally everywhere for this passport. Along with it, my social security card was also no where to be found. So here I'm thinking, "Great, not only do I have one more thing to worry about with this trip, including an extra $200 for a new passport (expedited), I now have allowed another Kassidy Cook to enter the United States system and trash my name." I struggled to sleep for two days while I searched and thought of any and all places these things could be. Meanwhile, Mom was at home checking the house as well. Nothing. I was in constant prayer with God for at least the passport to show up. Yes the SS card is very important, but at least if I have to replace it it's free.

Well, Monday night I get done with basketball practice and check my phone to see that Mom has left a voicemail. I tried not to get my hopes up, but as soon as I heard her go "HEY! I have good news for you!" I almost fell onto my knees on the sidewalk outside of the school. I kept my feet, but I thanked God the entire way home for answering my prayer. He kept it missing long enough for me to realize I need Him to help me and then he answered me.

God has a promise for me. He called me to Japan, and I keep forgetting that He will provide a way. I have a control issue in our relationship, and it's things like this that he really works to get me to give up control. If you haven't done so today, take some time and thank God for the blessings he has provided you and the promises he keeps. It may not seem like he is keeping them at the moment, but take this passage from Numbers to heart and be comforted in knowing he will fulfill them when His timing is perfect.