Unexpected

We came back to Texas in June. We discovered two things:  William's passport will expire in July.  And we have a lot of money to raise in order to return to Budapest. 

Hmmm, that was unexpected. 

It is mid-August and we still do not have the document we need to renew William's passport.  Apparently, there is a glitch in the State Department's system that is causing delays.   Unexpected.

The amount of money we need to raise for our ministry seems enormous to us.  But I suppose after having three boys, expenses rise.  It shouldn't have been, but it WAS unexpected.   Just gotta be honest.

Isaiah 55
8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
    neither are your ways my ways,”
declares the Lord.
⁹ “As the heavens are higher than the earth,
    so are my ways higher than your ways
    and my thoughts than your thoughts.

We are still in Texas.  God has a purpose for us here.  He has a purpose for us to NOT be in Hungary right now.  Probably part of that purpose is for us to make our trust in Him stronger.  Do we trust Him to provide for us?  Yes!  He's provided for us all of our lives and He will continue to.  Maybe not in the ways we think.  He will provide for us in unexpected ways, sometimes through unexpected people.

There are many things He's provided for us this summer and I am thankful!

1. a loving family who provides homes for us and food
2. the relationship building that is taking place between our sons and their grandparents
3. the experiences we get to have with our family and friends, such as going to the beach!
4. a way to serve our families when they need us
5. reconnecting with friends and meeting their kids! 
6. sharing our ministry in Hungary with LOTS of people 

Be watchful for how the Lord provides for you in unexpected ways.  I will be.

Colossians 4:2 
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.