I think it definitely needs to be said that every off day I seem to have the intention of updating this blog but I don't quite ever get around to it. Or maybe I shouldn't have said that...just shows how lazy I am! Oh, well, at least I'm doing it now, right?!Well, I guess I blinked. One more summit and the first half of this travel year is over. Things have been going really good. We have seen God do some great things in the churches we've been in this year. God is at work and He is using us in some powerful ways, I believe.
The Lord has blessed me this year with some great host homes. It's so neat to see how the Lord puts us exactly in the home we're suppose to be in, maybe not so much for us to bless them but for them to bless us. I know my life has forever been impacted by some of the families I've stayed with this year. Among the homes that are a blessing there are also those with there...unique twist! Like...staying in a halfway house..:) Needless to say the Lord has a sense of humor, although we may not always get it...ha..ha.
I am so thankful that the Lord is constantly pursuing us. The last 8 months or so have been some dry times spiritually. I have continued to seek the Lord but the desire & passion just hasn't been there like it had been. I've felt like every time I hear a message it's something life changing and I have to get it. I have to fix it. I have to change this problem of bitterness, anger, or not loving people and it's not working. I can't fix myself. Then this summit Steven Canfield came. He was filling in as our family revivalist this summit. He spoke to our team and brought everything back to the Gospel. Finally, the answer I've been looking for. We can accomplish nothing without the foundation, the power of the Gospel. It changes everything. The way we live for Christ is in the shadow of the Gospel. We have to constantly remind ourselves of the Gospel. What Christ has done for us. Then with that mindeset it gives us the desire & power to live for Him. To forgive, be patient, and love others because He first loved us. I definitely haven't gotten this down but I'm so thankful for the reminder. The Christian life is a process.
I'm looking forward to this Thanksgiving and getting to see my family. It's been almost a year since all of my siblings & I have been together. Grateful for the opportunity this year to get to be with my family for the holidays. Please continue to pray for me. The Lord is faithful but the enemy is at work too. Pray that I continue to seek the Lord and have wisdom, love for others & for safety as I will be doing lots of traveling over the holidays. Thank you for your prayers & support! Happy Thanksgiving!
