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Well, when Paul said that we can do all things through Christ, he wasn't kidding. We are now officially blogging. Who would have thought?!


Anyway, WELCOME beloved of God and ours. This journey now becomes even closer, and it should be...We are a team serving the Most High God in Costa Rica.

So far God has taken us from Albuquerque to Costa Rica to Mexico and back to Albuquerque. And now we are in an agonizing "Wait"... Most of you already know and are praying with us, yet it feels like forever. My (Geiner's) biggest test has been the selling of the house because so many people are praying for it and it seems like God doesn't want to sell the house quick enough...I know, I know...God has His timing and it is perfect...but my brain is dislocated from my heart!

Pray for us my dear friends,"without ceasing".

Anyway, this morning in my devotion God showed us something and we would like to share it with you all...This from " My utmost for His Highest". And it starts like this:

Do you have even the slightest reliance on anything or anyone other than God? Is there a remnant of reliance left on any natural quality within you, or on any particular set of circumstances?

My first answer to the first question was of course an unanimous NO. But the 2nd question made me think a little about this deal with the house and waiting, "Is there a remnant of reliance left on any natural quality within" me? We can try to be obedient on our own but can we serve God on our own??? The text used for this devo comes from Joshua 24:19 and it says:

"But Joshua said to the people, 'You cannot serve the Lord'...." The devotional continues with a third question: "Are you relying on yourself in any manner whatsoever regarding this new proposal or plan which God has placed before you? " I was painting doors and base boards trying to help God sell it!!! Then it says " 'You cannot serve the Lord...' -But you can place yourself in the proper position where God's almighty power will flow through you."

I have to admit that I worry and feel overwhelmed, and I become shalow like a tool that is not used for its original intent! and then I block the flow...

There is a difference between a tool and a conduit in the sense that a tool is used when needed but a conduit is always open for the flow of God. I cannot serve Him properly if I am doing what is right on my own strength and not letting God flow through me. There are a lot of good people in the world but is what they do righteous if Christ is not involved?

So I pray, Lord Jesus allow me to be a conduit of your Love and grace, that You may flow through me, and us, and my wife.

The moral of this story is: Relying in God is a lot more than just an expression. It is jumping beyond disbelief and worry to allow God to continue flowing through us while He is strengthening our faith. Is there anything in our lives that stands in the way of God's flow?

Blessings