Eviction update: So today I was served the eviction notice. Letting me know that I have only 5 days to pay. After that I will be locked out. Holding that notice and reading those words I was overcome with fear and emotion. Immediately I called my parents and the woman discipling me. I knew I had to come up with a plan. So I called one friend while on my way to another friend's for dinner. After talking to both friends we were able to come up with a plan of action.
While at my one friend's house my family conferenced called me for an intervention, "Operation Rescue Bethany" - so to speak. :) They voiced only 2 options but none of these options were me staying in the desert with GOD. After they had expressed much concern, fear, love and the desire to rescue me. I in turn expressed to them that I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that the desert was exactly where I was meant to be.
That GOD promises us trials, tests & tribulations. And that I have to remian in the desert in order to see what's going to happen at the end of walking through this valley. I can't just run away to the comfort of the familiar when the going get's tough! Psalm 23:4 "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."
After I shared what GOD had revealed to me. My family replied, "I am proud of you for taking a stand and standing firm in what you believe in. And we support you!" That was an 180 degree turn from what they originally had expressed to me. Even causing my one friend to say, " Wow the way you and your family calmly spoke to each other, with no fighting was great to hear."
In difficult situations when many people are voicing their opinions it's easy to get carried away but we didn't do that! Having the love and support of your family makes going through life so much easier! Thank you GOD for your blessings and the trials of this life that are your mercies in disguise!
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