Pillars

Pillars – a pile, a pillar, a kind or irregular column that support, sustains or upholds; that on which buildings, bridges, archways and some superstructure rests

Chris and I were challenged a few years back during a pre-marriage retreat weekend in Montrose, to pray and ask God what pillars he had for us in our marriage and life.

As Chris and I prayed we felt that adventure was a key pillar for us. I am not the adventurous one- where I was once a spit-fire child I had now become reserved and more cautious.

I knew that taking on this pillar would mean that I would learn to trust God in new ways & allow Chris to be my leader as we navigated our new marriage. Stepping out in faith in many areas of my life; finances, relationships, travel (flying) and growing our family, are just a few.

On August 1st I was given the opportunity to join Chris on a work trip to Paris, the trip was to take place on August 3rd (I only have 4 hours to decide whether I was going or not). I was reminded (in that 4 hours) that I had committed to ADVENTURE! At this point in my life I had flown over 20 times since Flight 1549, but never over seas. I contemplated going because I was so afraid of flying over water.
As I prayed, God opened my eyes and heart to trust that he had provided this trip, and this was a blessing from Him.

We boarded our plane! With smooth flights to DC, upgrades to business class to Paris and 10 days of glorious rest, sight seeing, wine, reading Unbroken and beautiful evenings in Paris with #1, I had been so glad and thankful that I had trusted God to care for me even in my fear.

There are many more areas that I will be challenged to trust God as I live this life. With the pillars we have put in place I am reminded of God's desire to be my light and guide. The pillars also remind me that I have a wonderful help-mate in Chris, to walk beside me through my fears as we live out God's design of marriage.