I was finally able to spend some time with my cousins on my dad's side of the family that I haven't seen but once (maybe twice, I don't remember) in the last 25-30 years. It was nice. We shared a lot of laughs a few tears, some good and some painful conversation. I may share more about that later....it's been an emotionally draining day. But a good one.
The Day Camp ended today and although we didn't get to stay for the ending (because of my family gathering), I know it was pretty cool. There are ample opportunities to reach out to our own communities if we only have the heart of a servant.
It comes as no surprise that God is showing me the importance of community while He's giving opportunities for healing in my family.
Lord, continue to press upon me the value of community, new opportunities to experience the family that I have not known and please bless me with a servant's heart. Amen.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Tired and Full
I am one exhausted lady tonight! I can hardly move I'm so sore. But I'm full. Not full because I've eaten food (although that's true too) but full of life at the moment.
I volunteered tonight at my local community center with many others from my church. Day camp for the underprivileged in my city. Although it was exhausting and all that, it was well worth it. I'm glad my daughter and I volunteered to help.
There was one little boy who wasn't supposed to be in my group but we allowed him to stay anyway. He didn't say much. He definitely stood out from the rest to me. He seemed to be heavy about something. I tried to engage him more because if that and he opened up a little and joined in the things we were doing. I don't know what it is he's going through, but I will be praying for him especially tonight. Whatever burdens this little boy has, may he look to God. And may God look over little Tyrese and help him in whatever troubles he's facing. Lord give him comfort.
This is what loving others is all about. I pray that I'm able to help out again tomorrow. And I pray that what we're doing has an impact here.
I volunteered tonight at my local community center with many others from my church. Day camp for the underprivileged in my city. Although it was exhausting and all that, it was well worth it. I'm glad my daughter and I volunteered to help.
There was one little boy who wasn't supposed to be in my group but we allowed him to stay anyway. He didn't say much. He definitely stood out from the rest to me. He seemed to be heavy about something. I tried to engage him more because if that and he opened up a little and joined in the things we were doing. I don't know what it is he's going through, but I will be praying for him especially tonight. Whatever burdens this little boy has, may he look to God. And may God look over little Tyrese and help him in whatever troubles he's facing. Lord give him comfort.
This is what loving others is all about. I pray that I'm able to help out again tomorrow. And I pray that what we're doing has an impact here.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
The Judgment/Restoration of God
God placed a few passages into my mind the other night in response to a plea for help in a hopeless moment. Each of them expressed God's sovereignty, power, mercy and protection.
As I pray for my daughter, granddaughter and unborn grandchild, God spoke clearly to my heart that He is going to come and judge the situation. That He does not stand back forever and allow oppression and abuse. And in the end He will bring good from it.
As I look back over my life I can see the ways where He was working to free me from abuse. And I can definitely see where He's been working in my daughter's life...even if she's not ready yet.
I believe I've come to the place where I can see God's judgments as the ways He is busy going about restoring the world to Himself, to health and to peace.
I have many more thoughts circling through my mind but this really is all that need be said:
Lord, come quickly!
As I pray for my daughter, granddaughter and unborn grandchild, God spoke clearly to my heart that He is going to come and judge the situation. That He does not stand back forever and allow oppression and abuse. And in the end He will bring good from it.
As I look back over my life I can see the ways where He was working to free me from abuse. And I can definitely see where He's been working in my daughter's life...even if she's not ready yet.
I believe I've come to the place where I can see God's judgments as the ways He is busy going about restoring the world to Himself, to health and to peace.
I have many more thoughts circling through my mind but this really is all that need be said:
Lord, come quickly!
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About Me
- atti2dchic
- I'm a Christian who questions many of the commonly held beliefs of evangelical Christianity. I don't claim to know it all nor do I expect I ever will. But in a few areas, I have found answers that satisfy my desire to understand. And I continue to hunger and thirst for Him. To know Him and to worship Him in spirit and in truth.