It's not often that I am without words, but when I think about the way God has been working in the life of my family over the last 5 months it floors me.
This weekend was our first as Student Pastor at Firewheel Church. It was awesome!! It's incredible how God brought this all together. We are so blessed to be a part of such a great place that is doing so much to further the kingdom here in Garland and around the globe.
It's been a long journey getting here, but we are so excited. For the first time in a long time my family is excited about going to church on the weekends. After being in a desert God is leading us into a new season of ministry in a great place.
God's redeeming power is so incredible. Allowing us to stay right here in Garland is such a blessing. We have experienced a love, support, and encouragement from friends that is completely humbling. People that have walked side by side with us and loved us through the difficulty of transition and hurt have shown us what grace and forgiveness looks like.
Sure there are those that, even to this day, condemn, judge, and do whatever they can to hurt my family. We've seen our kids snubbed, been told our house was not a good environment, gossiped about, and have seen firsthand the antithesis of grace and forgiveness.......but God has shown His love and control over the situation and delivered us.
We are in a great place and ready to do His kingdom's work. I'm reminded of Jesus' words in Luke 9:62 everyday:
"Jesus replied, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for
service in the kingdom of God."
Thank you Jesus for keeping us focused. Make us ready for the work ahead, learning from the past as we go.
I'm out....
No comments:
Post a Comment