Lots of things didn’t go the way I thought they would today. Relational tensions, misunderstandings, feelings of “I don’t know how to help,” still rolling as a one-vehicle family (and having to pay to have vehic #2 fixed), sound/tech craziness, disappointment, loads of unresolved issues…
but a few rays of sunshine showed up along the way: lunch with a friend, a man after God’s own heart; hanging out with MEJ talking about transformation and hunger for God; watching Pete do well tonight in his first talk to middle school students; Kim’s kisses…
and JOY!
our staff has been reading the same Biblical passages, and we just turned the corner from Genesis to Exodus. The story of Joseph grabbed me, especially how he was able to hold on to the promises of God through years of disappointments and delays. His path to God’s blessing was not a straight or easy one, but he persevered, kept faith, and waited in obedience. He did the next right thing. He met obstacles and road blocks with a positive attitude. Eventually, God’s promises were realized in Joe’s life.
I want to have that kind of faith, that kind of hope, that kind of love. I want to have that kind of life. I think I took a step in that direction today. Thank you, Jesus!
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