Ecclesiastes in chapter 3 once said: To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance; A time to gain, And a time to lose; A time to keep, And a time to throw away; A time to love, And a time to hate; A time of war, And a time of peace. I’m very glad that in our country we still celebrate Thanksgiving Day and that God gives us peace. It seems that the more we live, the more the world will be distracted from the true meaning of this day and become unthankful. I’m grateful to pause and again reflect on the innumerable blessings and gifts God gives me in my life! Seeing myself a sinner and the power of God’s work through the Gospel again confirms to me how much my Father loves me. All praise to...
Today this happened!!! Yes!!! Maria asked me to be her bridesmaid!!! The gift was so thoughtful and the surprise was so wonderful! I am so honored to be able to share such a special moment with two people that are so dear to my heart. Maria I am so excited to be part of your big day and am so thankful that you chose me to share it with you. YAY!
Last weekend I had a great privilege to attend our church’s annual prayer retreat at the beach. The invitation was very last minute but I was so grateful for the opportunity to go for two years in a row. Probably the greatest part of retreat that I loved was coming once again to the understanding that prayer is the only tool we have when coming to God, asking Him to bless us with wisdom and guidance, both personally and as a church. There is nothing I can do to make myself or the people around me better. There is nothing I can do to better myself in ministry or make my life count with my own weak, human efforts. Coming to God in prayer and pleading with Him to work in me and through me is the only sure guarantee I have, and I know His plans will be accomplished. One truth that stood out to me during that time was “I will spend the most amount of my time and that which I love”. The way I spend my time is the evidence of my love. I ...
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