Without seeing

I know faith without seeing is a basic principle, but when you need to apply it to a visa application that you haven't received a yes or no for on the spot, well, it can be a little nerve-wracking -- if you let it.

The Lord said He will work it out, it will depend on others' prayers, and it will involve the position of the hearts of those involved. I've filled in the form, surrendered the required "proofs", paid the penitent piper, and now all I can do is sit back and wait.

Generally, I'd be sitting here imagining worst-case scenarios, preparing my heart and coming up with a Plan B... It's not like I shouldn't be doing my part by continuing to pray (and I probably will never be without at least a hint of a Plan B, even if I don't obsess over it), but it gets to a point when you just have to block out any thoughts about possible negative outcomes.

Jesus said He will do it. What "it" is, I do not know. I've done my part, I'm doing my part, I'm trying to use wisdom. Now, my mind just needs to be quiet and I need to happily continue on with my business -- continuing to pray, but at some point, it switches from a "please-please-please" to a confident "thank you!", even before the visa is in my hands.

--And I know that whatever the outcome may be, it'll be His will, His work. If it isn't the best, by my reckoning, He has a plan, the solutions and answers. So what is there to worry about?

Exactly.