Unexplainable Joy

Hi friends!

I woke up this morning resting in God’s presence and just full of his peace. I knew my mom had something important to tell me so I went up to the roof top where I always spend my mornings. Today I was alone, which is so unusual. My mom calls, she tells the news that my dad lost his job and I feel…peace. As she talks I’m standing there looking at this view 

and all I can think is that the same God who chose to create these huge volcanoes, that we watch erupt daily, this God full of power and might who is in complete control is holding my family. There’s literally nothing for me to worry about because He has them so securely in his hands. My phone drops the call and while I wait for the wi-fi to come back I start singing praises to the the King of Heaven and earth because there’s nothing else I can do, it’s welling up inside of me like I’m a pitcher left in the sink with the water running. 

My mom gets back on the line and as our conversation continues and I realize that, since my dad worked at our church, not only is he losing my family’s primary source of income but my family is losing our church home too. This conversation should have been causing me anxiety and stress but the more we talked all I could feel was more and more joy filling my heart, it made no sense. 

I got off the phone and just started laughing uncontrollably, I’m sure if someone had seen me they would have thought I was crazy, sitting on the roof alone laughing with tears streaming down my face but that’s just how much joy I had. I realized that almost every reason I gave God for why I couldn’t do the World Race this year was just taken away. I willingly gave them to him last April, but if I had said no when the Lord asked me then I would be losing them now and I would be experiencing so much hurt and heartache. Instead I get to rest in his peace and overflowing joy that surpasses all understanding. He is such a kind and caring Father and I’m so grateful I said yes. It’s ridiculous how happy I am and all I want to do is praise my king and thank him. 

I give all praise and glory to God because he is so so worthy of it. If there’s anything He’s asking of you right now, even if it doesn’t make sense, just say yes! From the other side you will never regret giving him your everything because he is faithful, caring, and totally in control. 

God is Good,

Rebekah Sartain