Charlie heads to Samford this Friday, and tonight, he was asked to speak and share his testimony as one of 3 men this Wednesday night at (big) church. He was excited and couldn't wait to share. I don't understand this excitement but it makes me happy that he got this trait from his dad. God has been moving this year in ways I can't explain but know, without a doubt, it is Him. He answered our prayers about a college roomate "exceedingly abundantly more than we could've asked or imagined." He brought Charlie & Zak together and we trust He has a purpose that He has been fashioning since before they met on the basketball court in 7th grade AAU ball. Zak's parents are directors of NEAL FCA and once they decided to room together, Charlie had an opportunity to intern with FCA this summer, along with Zak. This internship lit a fire in Charlie that was so contagious. He learned to share, really share, his faith and it is so refreshing. He loved it so much and it was all he could talk about. So, tonight was the culmination of his FCA internship and the opportunity to share what he had learned. As soon as the service started and the music began, I was overwhelmed with the reality of the moment...this was a "stones of rememberance" kind of night and it was a big ol' pile of stones and I was humbled. Why has He been so faithful to me? Why is He so good when I fail so very often? It's just the way He is and I don't deserve it. My baby, whom I have prayed for since before he was conceived, was on stage, telling of the goodness of God and I understood what a big deal this was. The answer to my prayers was right in front of me. Thank you, Lord seems so insignificant...there just aren't words.
Lots on my mind these days. So, I felt like writing would be good for the soul. I'm at a point that I wish I could make time stop and be forever in the middle of Summer, an endless summer. Not that I hate spring and fall...I can see the benefit and necessity of winter as well...Ive been there many times, in fact...it has its value. But summer...how I wish for an endless summer. Wind in my hair, sun on my face, chickens talking, zinnias bursting with unique personality, hummingbirds swarming, gentle breeze, sweat dripping, hot, mowing, singing to the top of my lungs in to the wind and anyone in earshot but I don't care, because I feel so free...on the porch, admiring God's artistry in the sunset He has painted just for me. Can you believe He does this...for us?? He's so good. These are just a few of the things that I love. Endless Summer hydrangeas are another one of my favorite things, and ironically, they 'end' around July, first of August and that's ...
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