Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade-kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shieldedby God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith-of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire may be proven genuine and may result in praise, golory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:3-9
I was thinking to myself...what posesses me to post my personal issues on the World Wide Web for all to read???
Well, here's the deal...I don't really like having you all know how weak I am, but today I am glad that I can tell you all this: Last night I became "me" again. Happy, joyful, fun, and friendly me. I'm telling you none of the things that had me so up in arms yesterday have been resolved, my kids are still growing up, I didn't move into my dream house, and well I am happy to report that SmartyPants had a really good day, and maybe we won't end the month down afterall.
NOTHING has changed in my surrounding, but that joy that comes only from God has returned, because I know that every moment of my life is ordained for his glory. I know that although I try to do everything myself, he is right there waiting for me to trust him. He truly carries the burden when I let him.
Thank you Lord that your mercies are new each morning, or each evening, even minute to minute I think. Thank you that you hold me up because I am too weak to stand on my own. This world isn't offering a whole lot of peace and joy these days, but Father you have given to us your Son; King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Prince of Peace and I humbly thank you.
My comfort in life and death
15 years ago
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Please accept an e-mail hug.....a tight one. I remember the summer before Sherri went to college in Arizona, I was literally physically sick for three months and lost tons of weight. It is a tremendous change when we switch from being the nurturer and protector to being the moma bird that tosses the baby bird out in the world and instructs them to "fly". You are in a transition and it is okay for you to grieve. You did the best thing by dumping it all on the One that can handle it. Love you.
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