As I reflect upon the past few months,I see God's mercy ordering events from something as small as a kind friend being willing to print important documents off the computer to a pretty huge step like being accepted to Ouachita Hills College.
I'm still in shock.
Still in amazement at how blocked doors were opened and gigantic mountains were removed by Jesus.
The words of the hymn "All the Way My Saviour Leads Me" are especially comforting to me.
"For I know what-ere befalls me,Jesus doeth all things well".As a canvasser,these last few words of the first stanza hold a special meaning.Those who canvass or do any outreach know well that
there are dangers and trials that come but Jesus does do all things well.
He has sent His angels to watch over us and keep us safe from harm.But sometimes He does not protect us from all trials and hardships;not because He doesn't care but because He sees our characters could improve to be more like His.
This is precisely what happened to me this last canvassing program. A multitude of trials came slamming their way towards not only myself but alot of the canvassers.
I'm afraid the fire of wanting to work for God had begun to cool off prior to the program.
It was a wake-up call to me to be more alert that we're in a battle.It's not over yet. The more earnestly we work the sooner it will end,but until that day we must press on until Jesus comes. :)
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Sunday, May 12, 2013
It's a Blessing
This is it.My time here in Kentucky is quickly drawing to a close.
Soon many of us will be celebrating our friends' graduation from Ouachita Hills College.
I think it will be awesome to actually be able to visit the school I've been planning on attending for over a year:)
I can feel it in the air.This summer will be the best yet.
I will hopefully get to work on my first class during the summer by correspondence!You have no idea how exciting this is.It is actually here.Finally! Ahh thank you Lord!
Last week I glided down the stationary isle in Walmart and found a few things that will keep all the papers organized so I don't lose important documents while I'm in college.
As I shared a short while back,God has been speaking to me with that "still small voice" and telling me He wants me to be a teacher.Why He would want me to do this I have no idea.But I know this:He is calling me.
I will go,Jesus.
The decision is made.
Yes,the winds of change are blowing.In a matter of months,life has begun to race along at alarming speeds.But it's a blessing.
I remember one of my first canvassing leader's favorite sayings-"It's a blessing".If you asked him how the day had been,you knew before asking what his answer would be-It's a blessing.At that time I didn't really think seriously about it,but later I've come to see it.
It's a blessing.
It's a blessing that we have work and study to keep us busy.Idleness is the devils's workshop.And we don't want to end up there so it's a blessing that there is lots to do.
By now you're probably tired of hearing this phrase but I think it effectively sums up this post.
It is a blessing!
Soon many of us will be celebrating our friends' graduation from Ouachita Hills College.
I think it will be awesome to actually be able to visit the school I've been planning on attending for over a year:)
I can feel it in the air.This summer will be the best yet.
I will hopefully get to work on my first class during the summer by correspondence!You have no idea how exciting this is.It is actually here.Finally! Ahh thank you Lord!
Last week I glided down the stationary isle in Walmart and found a few things that will keep all the papers organized so I don't lose important documents while I'm in college.
As I shared a short while back,God has been speaking to me with that "still small voice" and telling me He wants me to be a teacher.Why He would want me to do this I have no idea.But I know this:He is calling me.
I will go,Jesus.
The decision is made.
Yes,the winds of change are blowing.In a matter of months,life has begun to race along at alarming speeds.But it's a blessing.
I remember one of my first canvassing leader's favorite sayings-"It's a blessing".If you asked him how the day had been,you knew before asking what his answer would be-It's a blessing.At that time I didn't really think seriously about it,but later I've come to see it.
It's a blessing.
It's a blessing that we have work and study to keep us busy.Idleness is the devils's workshop.And we don't want to end up there so it's a blessing that there is lots to do.
By now you're probably tired of hearing this phrase but I think it effectively sums up this post.
It is a blessing!
Sunday, May 5, 2013
What Really Counts
On one normal Sabbath afternoon I was sitting at the piano practicing diligently for church.
I've never had much of a natural talent for piano,or music in general.
However,recently I decided to just try to play by ear out of plain will-power.
So it was with this attitude I was practicing a few songs after potluck.
As I finished the chorus of ''All to Jesus I Surrender" one of the little girls came striding triumphantly down the church isle.Let's call her Amy~it's as good as any name.
It quickly became evident that she had important things to share with me.
I was thinking-I'd kinda like to finish my piano practicing but didn't say so.
Amy is a former student of mine from way back when I taught the children's Sabbath School class.She was not the easiest child to deal with.Always getting distracted and having to be reminded a hundred times that she was not the one in charge of class...
But she is precious now.
She's changing...
And she needs me.She needs a "big girl'' to pay attention to her.
The piano key cover clicked shut,hiding the keys from view and I invited Amy to join me on the bench.
So what if I'm not the best pianist.
People are worth more.
It's the little things that count at the end of the day.
It's not the big events that tell for time and eternity so much as the little hugs and prayers and visits.
At the end of the day it's not good grades,beauty,or talents that count so much as the lives Jesus worked through us to touch.
Yes,people are more important than a good looking report card or the finest music.
We never know when the book of our life will shut,never to reopen again on this earth.
It's the little things in life that truly count.
I have sooooo far to go.Lord take away selfishness please.
I've never had much of a natural talent for piano,or music in general.
However,recently I decided to just try to play by ear out of plain will-power.
So it was with this attitude I was practicing a few songs after potluck.
As I finished the chorus of ''All to Jesus I Surrender" one of the little girls came striding triumphantly down the church isle.Let's call her Amy~it's as good as any name.
It quickly became evident that she had important things to share with me.
I was thinking-I'd kinda like to finish my piano practicing but didn't say so.
Amy is a former student of mine from way back when I taught the children's Sabbath School class.She was not the easiest child to deal with.Always getting distracted and having to be reminded a hundred times that she was not the one in charge of class...
But she is precious now.
She's changing...
And she needs me.She needs a "big girl'' to pay attention to her.
The piano key cover clicked shut,hiding the keys from view and I invited Amy to join me on the bench.
So what if I'm not the best pianist.
People are worth more.
It's the little things that count at the end of the day.
It's not the big events that tell for time and eternity so much as the little hugs and prayers and visits.
At the end of the day it's not good grades,beauty,or talents that count so much as the lives Jesus worked through us to touch.
Yes,people are more important than a good looking report card or the finest music.
We never know when the book of our life will shut,never to reopen again on this earth.
It's the little things in life that truly count.
I have sooooo far to go.Lord take away selfishness please.
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