Gumm Family Update

I have been meaning to post our latest family pics taken before Christmas. So finally, here they are. We can't post name or pictures of our 2 newest family members until the adoption is finalized, but you can keep updated on our adoption blog www.fourplusmore.com and we will post pics as soon as possible.

The Will of God

Have you ever asked yourself or someone else or asked God what His will was for you? I think sometimes I/we have this idea that the will of God is this thing we can never comprehend or know. But I think that God is clear that he wants us to know and do his will (Psalm 143:10, Ephesians 5:17, Colossians 1:9)

All of God's word (the Bible) contains God's will for us - both what he wants us to do and not do. As we read and study the Bible, it guides us in the moral attributes and heart of God, and the love he has for us and the abundant/good/eternal life that he desires for us (John 10:9-10) that we can experience if we will put our trust in him and follow his plan.
God's will is always good, acceptable and perfect (Romans 12:2)

Let us know and follow God's will in our every decision.

I came across this "Quote" a while back, and hope to go through and quantify some of these thoughts from God's word.

The will of God will never take you,
Where the grace of God cannot keep you,
Where the arms of God cannot support you
Where the riches of God cannot supply your needs,
Where the power of God cannot endow you.

The will of God will never take you,
Where the Spirit of God cannot work through you,
Where the wisdom of God cannot teach you,
Where the army of God cannot protect you,
Where the hands of God cannot mold you.

The will of God will never take you,
Where the love of God cannot enfold you,
Where the mercies of God cannot sustain you,
Where the peace of God cannot calm your fears,
Where the authority of God cannot overrule for you.

The will of God will never take you,
Where the comfort of God cannot dry your tears,
Where the Word of God cannot feed you,
Where the miracles of God cannot be done for you,
Where the omnipresence of God cannot find you.
AUTHOR UNKNOWN

What is Faith??

I've been thinking/studying about faith recently. What is it and how can I wrap my mind around it and tangibly explain it to others? Well, the answer is I can't.
But I have come across several things recently that have been an encouragement to me in my faith journey, so I thought I would share just a couple.

From A.W. Tozer
"Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the one who is leading."
"Faith in God is to be demonstrated, not defined."
"True faith commits us to obedience."

Hebrews 11 is a who's who of great stories of faith. Below are a few select thoughts, but I encourage you to read through it all.

Hebrews 11:1-3, 6
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2For by it the people of old received their commendation. 3By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.
6And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.