ok, glad I got that out of my system.
sometimes, most times, all it takes is for me to write it down and then I'm over it.
thanks for the encouragement, it is all amazing and perfect.
Barbara, I think people are tired of me being honest because after three years at this church Jake has left again and get this, no one asked me 'how I was doing?'
Now, that sounds terrible but really, it was awesome. It's like people just know (because of my many breakdowns ;-)
People cared and asked if he'd left and offered help and gave disapproving nods (that he had to go again) but that was all - it was perfect.
It was God is what it was.
And get this, our churh is helping to build a Hope Center in Zambia to feed hungry kids - last Sunday they took up an offering with the hopes that we'd raise $25,000 in one Sunday. The $ it would take to build the center and we raised $130,000 instead - awesome!!!!!
It was a much needed time of worship, fellowship and word from God - I'm better now and thankful that I meet with such an amazing group of believers - real people who just simply love Christ and live it.
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Know what I find amazing, Holly? God knows and met you where you needed to be met.
My girlfriend keeps reminding me that these 'changes in plans' are not a surprise to God, the author and finisher of our faith. He's not scraping together a Plan B--he's still on his Plan A. He knew Jake would have to leave so soon, but has you supported and cared for. He even knew you'd be mad--and he loves you still.
Wow--He is awesome. And I'm still mad with you and for you. I rail against the injustice of it all while thanking God for men and women like Jake who keep our country free.
Praying for you!
Robyn
I'm so glad you had a good Chruch day! I'm just so proud of you for getting up and going... and getting everyone else going... and just being faithful in your attendance! Even without knowing what it would turn out to be like you still went! That's an inspiration to me for all those days that I'm in a mood and the last thing I want to do is get myself together and head to Church!
Honesty never gets old! it keeps us real! Stay real~ that is the one thing we have in common with everybody - Christian or not - we ALL have times of suffering, we ALL have times of joy - and keeping it real - keeps us real to the world.
Holly,
I cannot imagine what you are going through but rest assured God knew...a LONG TIME before you guys did that Jake would be where he is and you would be where you are now. When I get into times where I just get mad; scared; tired of it all...thats when I try to say "God...what are you going to show me?" Because there is something there to be seen/heard from him.
As far as blessings...our church this week took up a special offering to finish our new building and God did the same thing for us by providing above and beyond our needs. He is truly and awesome God!!! I am completely in awe of his power, love, grace and especially in your situation, his comforting abilities.
Love in Christ,
Shawna
PS. I'm pregnant!
Hey girl, I pray for Jake when I pray for Reese. I pray for you. That every day is a success in some way. Maybe that you got your shower today, or maybe that someone peed in the potty or maybe that you had 5 minutes of time to read a book...something that you can sigh about and go..."ok, good".
Man! I wish we lived closer!!
Stacy
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