for those waiting for their VISAs

[betsay 0]

Hi to all those who are on detour or delay. Like you, I am also waiting formy visa. Was given the infamous white paper with handwritten document verification note. I paid 3 weeks before the interview, not knowing that we need to "make kulit" Delbros and ask them to do their job So, here we are, waiting for the document verification to be done before we get our Visa.

I'd just like to share with you something that I hope will encourage you and give you hope as you wait. Remember, "In all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose" Rom 8:28

Take heart and put your trust in the Lord, for He is faithful. His mercies are new every morning.

Author: Elisabeth Elliot

Source: A Lamp For My Feet

Scripture Reference: Exodus 13

Detours

When Pharaoh let the people go, "God did not guide them by the road towards the Philistines, though that way was the shortest.... God made them go round by way of the wilderness towards the Red Sea" (Ex 13: 17, 18 NEB).

The direct route would save time as well as wear and tear on the people, but God had something infinitely more important than economics in mind--He wanted the people to be able to sing the song of praise of chapter 15--"The Lord is my refuge and my defence...my deliverer. He is my God and I will glorify Him; He is my father's God and I will exalt Him" (Ex 15:2 NEB). They sang this song because they had firsthand experience of God's power and deliverance. Pursued by all the chariots and horses, cavalry and infantry of Egypt, they had passed through the Red Sea in safety and seen the enemy drowned. They would have missed this glorious lesson if they had taken the short road.

When we are puzzled by delays and detours, let us think about the great purpose of life: to glorify God. The lessons He wants to teach us "in the wilderness" are priceless means of providing us with a song we could not otherwise have sung: "In Thy constant love Thou hast led the people!" (Ex 15:13).

[true 0]

thanks betsay for encouraging us!! i am also waiting for my visa..

keep praying

keep believing

trust and hope..

[✿Ice Rain✿ 0]

Hello, im wishing you both for your visa arrival sooner..

[Loterly_Richard 0]

im so proud of you betsay. you just dont know how many people you have touched and encouraged with this scriptures. blessed are those who spread the word of God and still grateful even if she/he is battling on her own trials right at this moment.

May God bless you more and give you the visa very soon coz youre worthy of your prayers to Him.

[betsay 0]

im so proud of you betsay. you just dont know how many people you have touched and encouraged with this scriptures. blessed are those who spread the word of God and still grateful even if she/he is battling on her own trials right at this moment.

May God bless you more and give you the visa very soon coz youre worthy of your prayers to Him.

Thank you, Lot. You are a source of strength and encouragement. To all those who are waiting, I pray God will grant all our prayers for a speedy release of our visa (especially for those who already have flight schedules, wedding date, etc.)