Monday, September 6, 2010

After a while...

So, it's been a while since I've written. My life got really crazy after my last post and quite frankly I didn't know what to write about after the tragedy of my last post.  But because God is gracious, he has allowed me to move forward and learn so much from that experience.  It is most definitely one I never have to face again.  But I am confident of this, that God is greater than it all and has sent His Comforter to be with me through every trial.

My life verse is the one that I've referenced at the end of every post, 1 Peter 1:7.  It says this, "That the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold, which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ".  As I have been challenged and tried this summer, I pray that God has continued to refine me to the point of bringing praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. For example, when God has clearly shut the door to an opportunity that I definitely longed for, or when residents cry because of something I've said to them, but it's not really what I said that bothered them and I have to take an outside view of the situation and realize it wasn't about what I said to begin with.

God continues to reveal His plan for my life as I trust Him, even when I don't understand and can't really see why He's caused something to happen. Through this time of not understanding God continues to remind me that He has a reason for me being where I am right now.

Some prayer requests...
1. Continue to pray for the girls. One of them is at a crossroads, deciding whether or not to follow Christ. Pray that God continues to reveal Himself to her and that she is obedient to His calling. Another one of the girls needs some major encouragement. Even though you don't know the exact situations, your prayers for the girls are coveted. They need people who will stand in the gap for them as Ezekiel talks about.
2. Pray for strength for me. In this past week homesickness has really hit me. I am, however, excited to see my family in 2 weeks! So I'm praying that God continues to show me that even when I'm sad and really miss my family and friends, that He is the One that I really need.

You really a blessing to me with your love, prayer, and support
Melody
1Peter 1:7