Sometimes God shows up in strange ways. Sometimes He shows up in ways we shouldn’t be surprised by. And sometimes we just ignore when God shows up.
It’s been a while since I posted a blog post and a lot has happened since my last post. So here’s some quick stories.
Story #1:
This story will be a little vague… But I was complaining to a friend about how even though I cannot “date” at the moment, I feel undesirable because it’s not like I was turning guys away. And literally no more than 3 hours later, I was asked on on a date. I dunno why I didn’t trust God, because He wasn’t withholding things from me. He was simply protecting me from the crappy feeling of having to turn down a guy who was a great guy just not someone I was interested in nor able to date at the time. He was protecting me from my own selfish desires. And I just had to smile even though the situation was confusing as all get-out for so many reasons. It really helped me realize that just because guys aren’t pursuing me when God has called me to a year of not dating does not mean I will not make a Godly wife one day; that’s just not today!
Story #2:
There is a precious little girl who goes by Ms. E and at 8 years old has started making bracelets to sell so that she can help fundraise for missions as well as to help people. I had the privilege to meet with her today as donated her entire April sales of $33.16 and present me with one of her beautiful bracelets. It’s amazing to see how the heart of a child understands God’s heart so easily. It’s so uncomplicated for them! Ms. E is truly living out 1 Timothy 4:12, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.” Anyone who has met this beautiful young lady knows she is Christ’s example.
Story #3:
I was rope swinging into a creek and landed onto a rock cutting open my foot which required two stitches. (I had fat fall out of my foot… yuck!) I felt awful. I cost my family money. Training camp was only a week away and I couldn’t walk on it. I was feeling pretty down, but then I was overcome by the prayer support of Christ’s body. So many people have been praying for me and I can now walk (albeit wobbly) which I could not do two days ago. Sometimes my faith is so small. When I first realized I needed to have crutches I began to dread TC. It just seemed like a hassle, but I have been healing so quickly I’m once again excited (especially since I don’t think I need crutches). God truly is our healer even if it doesn’t happen overnight!
Story #4:
My natural family and I have some unresolved issues. This last week my aunt has become terminally ill and has been in ICU. Bringing my family (my two sisters, mother, and brother) all together for the first time in a while. And not so surprisingly we erupted into fits of tears and hurtful issues. But to my surprise, it was exactly what we needed. While I believe there is so much to resolve, it was a huge step to have many things said to all and put into the open. While it was painful, it was exactly what we needed at that time. It’s funny how God knows how to reconcile even when there is still pain. I’m so thankful for the conversation we had.
That’s the stories I have for now, but I just really wanted to update you all even if it was a quick one. I am so thankful for everyone who has been praying and continue to pray for me. I feel blessed beyond anything I ever could have imagined. Please continue to pray for the healing of my foot and for fear to be diminished in my heart.
