I know that we “talk” a lot about our faith and how great God is and how He is in control. But I had to come face to face with my faith this week.
We had something happen at work and I was presented with the opportunity to prove to myself and my faith. Did I really believe all that stuff I say about God? Or, when the rubber meets the road…do I really practice what I preach. I KNEW God would provide, but how would I respond?
Then the words God gave Jeremiah came back to me… Jeremiah 29:11-13a
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
And so it goes. I believe that I was tested and, for the most part, I came through OK. God is like that, HE gives you chance after chance to grow and stretch and sometimes, you have to lean on what you KNOW to be true. And God has never let me down.
How has God stretched YOU? Leave a comment and let me know.
ATTABOY BUDDY BOY! I think we know how God has stretched me…HA HA! Miss ya my friend. Remember, I’ll be in Atalanta in October! WOO HOO!
Yeah C’Mon! I believe that we’ve BOTH been stretched, in good and bad ways. Although, it’s been a hard and amazing week. I miss you my friend, but I am very happy where I am at…besides, I have a REAL kit, and I ROCK AS LOUD and I can play!
We are looking forward to having you here…can you remind me the dates…it’s my birthday and we MAY be heading to Disney.
Great post as usual pal! And to the both of you (Tony & JD) I miss you both!! We need to have a reunion!!
Thanks for sharing how God is working in your life.
I’m being stretched when God gives me ideas and dreams that haven’t surfaced and are apparently out of my control. Aaargh. Give me a call and I’ll tell you more. Miss you guys.
I like what you have done with the site! It has been a while since I have been able to get on as you know!! I think God has been testing me everyday lately!! Sure do miss you guys, love you both bunches!
JANELL – God is constantly putting things out there for me. Unattainable, huge, ballsy, and only God can accomplish them. I hold Him back. So, I need to let GO of my perceived control.
TRACY – Thanks for compliment. I have been trying to get it to “look” like what I have in my head…and not knowing HOW to do this stuff…it takes a WHILE. We miss you and I know God is working in your life. That’s why it always seems a mess. I’m still trying to get used to that part myself. I have been praying for you and for the family.
EVERYONE – we are trying to figure out when we can get back to Tamps. It should be around October (my birthday). Yes, there will be Disney, yes, we will be staying in Tampa, and yes, there will be alcohol. (In moderation, of course)