I live my everyday life at home with a set of expectations. For the most part they get met and my everyday life is free from reflection of them. I expect that my home and workplace will be comfortable temperatures, that the roadways will be drive-able and semi-orderly, that my drinking water will not make me sick, and that a toilet and shower will be available to me when needed. At home on the rare occasions these expectations are not met, I grumble.

*Photos by Connie Rock.

This trip did not guarantee me any of those things. Most days I had to live without all of them. Therefore, when the power came on or lasted all night, when I arrived safely at my destination, or I got through a day without stomach pain, I praised the Lord. I lived in India with more gratitude, more awareness of the goodness and provision of God... and more content despite the these uncomfortable living conditions.

The Lord is teaching me that I limit God with my expectations.

*Photos left and middle by Kristen. Photo on right by Connie Rock.

This entire trip has looked different than expected. Due to many recent changes, our ministry opportunities were limited in both variety and time. Letting go of my expectations and letting God be God allowed me to get confirmation on a major part of my future ministry. God orchestrated things better than I would have imagined.

What expectations do you need to let go of?