I know this may not last long because the adversary has a way of getting me down; but for this evening, I am singing praises to YHWH for his faithfulness. We had a great turnout for Sabbath fellowship and that is always encouraging. All of my children looked so nice in their new clothes, I felt so happy. We came home, had nachos and watched a movie. Wynnie snuggled in my arms and Lily lay at the foot of the bed. Man all I could think of was how pretty my girls are. They are both beautiful. Lily is growing into a gorgeous young lady and Wynnie couldn't be prettier.
Right now, I don't care that I am dirt poor. I have the most amazing family. I have a hardworking, loving, handsome, devoted, strong, smart husband. His only "flaw" is that he can be too nice. I have smart, funny, healthy, obedient, beautiful children. I get to stay home and watch them grow.
We have been given the opportunity to help start a new faith congregation in Syracuse. We are in a great location, neat building. We have made friends with the baker and she gives us her leftovers. Our landlord is great and our rent is cheap. Wow! What a blessing.
Like I said I am filled with joy. A week ago I was in despair. I sobbed as Everdry of Fort Wayne used a back hoe on my front yard; Digging up all of my hopes and dreams for a pretty yard this summer. 2 years of patch jobs and a 4 month delay to "get it right" caused us to have to take our house off the market. But God connected us with a lender and now we are going to buy the home we newly renovated.
It is funny how things turn out. Last summer was to be the year of parties. There was to be a house warming, a graduation party, and an ordination service. None of that came to be; until this year. Last weekend Larry was honored for his ordination in Michigan at a service he had no idea about. This year we could have a housewarming but it would seem silly because we have lived in the house for a year, and Larry's graduation party? Well, he wants to go back to school so maybe we will do it then.
What God constantly reminds me of is that I am not in control. I can plan all the parties I want but if what I am celebrating is not in Gods will, I am celebrating in vain. I can plan how I will sell my house but if a contractor comes and digs up my yard, my plans are toast.
I guess all that matters is that we keep going even through what seems like hardship. You know, not many people feel sorry for me, and why should they? I have a loving family, nice home, Larry is educated with a good job, and everyone is healthy and perfect. There is nothing to feel sorry for here. We are blessed....
There is this silly country hymn that I like. The verse says I am drinking from my saucer because my cup has over flowed.
That is me....drinking from the saucer of abundant life in Yeshua. I cannot thank or praise Him enough!
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