Savor the moments that God blesses you with. The past 7 months have been full of emotions
from every direction. I have been able
to watch God overcome obstacles, answer prayers, save precious souls and so
much more that I am incredibly grateful for.
Our God really is good.
If
you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will
have a long life on the earth.”
This past several days my family has enjoyed time with my
dad. He is one incredible man. It was 7 months ago that my mom walked in to
heaven. Those were difficult days, but I
am very grateful that I go to spend many days with my brothers, my dad and my
mom in the last couple months of her life.
I have and will continue to miss her so much.
Yesterday morning my dad, our friend Ann and I spent
looking at old pictures of family. Many
of those flooded my mind and heart with memories of my mom. You have to know that I choked back
tears. I try to describe them in various
ways, yet one simple thought came to mind.
That was grateful. No
regret. Yes, there is some pain, but
there is more respect, love and sweet memories.
To see my dad smile, laugh and enjoy family makes my heart
glad. People are important. Family must be treasured.
But
we must hold on to the progress we have already made.
We also walked and talked through our church’s new
campus. I got to share once again the
vision and joy God has given us for the serving and the future of our
church. There is much more to come.
You most likely know that I love to tell others what God
has done and what God is leading us to do and how He is leading us to serve
others. We talked about what the past
has been paved with and the lives that we have been able to touch.
As we stopped to conclude our tour and talk we
prayed. We have history. The place where we were standing has lots of
history of homes built and people who had a job to do building homes. Now this place is being transformed so that
it would be one of building people. That
is our calling and our direction.
Toward the end of our praying something hit me. It was 3 years ago this week that the
agreement to purchase our new campus was forged, and it began with the prayers
and desire of the people I am honored to serve with. Our God really is good.
I will stop there.
Two emotional moments. Two
grateful moments flooded with memories and life. There is more to come!
But
blessed are those who trust in the lord and have made the lord their hope and
confidence.
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