Trust in the Lord
There have been many times in my life that I knew the answer- I had no doubt where I was supposed to go and what I was supposed to do. I laid out the perfect plan only to have it all go sideways. Rob and I tried to get pregnant for seven years. I had the perfect timing figured out with our marriage, the military, and my civilian job…and then a year passed, and another. Test after test showed there was nothing wrong-doctors could not tell us why we were not getting pregnant. Multiple combat deployments and tragic loss in our family occurred during those seven years.
I finally decided to stop praying for my plan to come to fruition, but that all things come in God’s time and God’s way-whatever that may be. I knew to my core that it might mean we never have a child and I had to be ok with that. I had to “Trust in the Lord with all (my) heart and lean not on (my) own understanding; in all (my) ways to submit to him, and he will make (my) paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Those words are so easy to say but so difficult to follow- especially not knowing what or where that path may take me.
This time things were different-we found out Rob would be deploying overseas to Afghanistan. I would be home alone-the timing was far from perfect or what I imagined. As I look back, I realized it was the perfect time-it was God’s time and God’s plan. We were blessed with two amazing girls! You can read the whole story In God’s Time.
Maybe you are like me-maybe you spend more time trying to control all things around you and find that you only turn to God when all else fails versus turning to God first. I have a constant reminder to trust in the Lord-all I have to do is look at my girls.
Today I pray that you turn to God first, that you trust in God and submit all things to Him. I am not telling you to just sit back and wait for it all to happen-pray first and always, open your ears to hear Him, and seek those Godwinks in your life that guide your path.
3 responses to “Trust in the Lord”
unabashedly20228c9633
Jul 18, 2025 at 9:00 am
Cristina,
I am really enjoying your Godwinks. Congratulations on your great writing success. They are a part of my devotions now each day, and truly a blessing to me. You are an amazing woman, and one of the best commanding Officers I have served under. I will never forget how you saved my career back in 2012 before I was diagnosed with cervical cancer and had to have a complete hysterectomy. Right before my diagnosis I had taken one of my dad’s pain pills because Tylenol and Ibuprofen would not ease the pain. I tested positive 2 days later on a drug test. You suggested council to me and my career was saved. I had to go through the process of course, and my name and reputation was smeared by only the ones who didn’t know me well. The ones who did know me well knew I would never do anything intentionally to hurt my career. In the end, I retired with 35 years of service and a HUGE lesson learned. Thanks again for being a sweet vessel God is using to speak to me.
RITA COLBERT
Cristina Moore
Jul 18, 2025 at 9:58 pm
Wow- what an affirmation. Thank you for not only reading but being willing to share your story. The rest of the story of you continuing to serve?..the lives you inspired and the amazing mentor you became to the S1 team that will never be forgotten. A special time and place and all of you were brought together in that season not by coincidence- but with divine purpose. Think about the connections you have with each other to this day, the journeys you all have continued to share and to provide strength and encouragement in your lives regardless of how far apart you are or how much time has passed. Thank you for inspiring me for my blog today!
unabashedly20228c9633
Jul 19, 2025 at 7:02 am
Thank you for the Blessing.
