~It is only day 3 of what is going to be a very long road for me and my fam, and I have already seen God's hand SO evident in it all, in fact I don't think I have ever seen God's beautiful work so fast, it usually takes some time to learn from experiences, but this time is different. I cannot even describe what comfort, love, contentment, and trust He has provided through all of your actions, know you are all VERY VERY(i could write like a million verys) much being used in my life (as well as the rest of my familys).
~God has definitely set us 4 up right for this very(again with the verys) sucky situation; the fact that my mom's sisters and parents all live in the area, the fact that my dad's mom/stepdad live here, that the couples my parents had bible study with forever live here, as well as many of their other lifetime friends, that me and Taylor get to go through this together at the same college (i don't think i could do this without him coming back to school with me), my beautiful blessings of roommates Kels and Kase, as well as the other most amazing friends at westmont I could have found, that I have a faith-filled Coach who has been here as well as several good friends who have dealt/are dealing with the same scenario, that my dad knows many of the doctors at Good Sam, and that my Daddy is a man of deep faith(Praise the Lord for this one especially) and that me and my brother have also found our solid relationships with our Heavenly Father, and that we have one feisty Mommy dependent on the Lord as well.
~Ok that is enough sentimental stuff for tonight. But please know that I have read every single message received, and listened to every voicemail, and I have cried tears of joy to every one simply because I am so in awe of how much God is hugging me and encouraging me to trust Him through everyone. I will respond to them all in time, and will continue reading any notes of encouragement so please do not feel like you are bothering me if you even send me a random text like "hello", with every "how are you" I feel God's presence with our family.
~It is going to be a tough year, but a year full of watching God's perfect handiwork, He has never failed us in the past to deliver, so I don't expect any less to happen with this season of our lives no matter what the outcome is.
~I am going to use Coach Smelley's story for my sign off and say...
*Choosing Joy* (you all make it much easier to do so)
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends ALL understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." philippians 4:4-7
*I now know why this verse has been highlighted in my bible since before I even fully committed my life to Christ-He has a plan*
*I now know why this verse has been highlighted in my bible since before I even fully committed my life to Christ-He has a plan*
No comments:
Post a Comment