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| Briana saying good-bye to Dad |
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| Briana and I flying to the states |
God was so merciful to both Briana and I. God gave us both so much peace. On that last day, when I held my baby girl in my arms and said good-bye, God reminded me of Proverbs 21:31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD. I wasn't leaving her with strangers, I was leaving her the hands of God. The same God....who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span... Is. 40:12a Now, when I start to worry, I remember God's word and know that He is in control of her life. My husband and I gave her to God many years ago. It was time for me to let go and let God.
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| Briana and my mom |
One thing I find so amazing is how God can use whatever He wants to get our attention. On our way back to NC from OK, we had to drive through Memphis, TN. They were doing some construction on I-40 so they reduced the speed limit to 40mph. So I did what any Christian SHOULD do and followed the speed limit. But there was no one but me driving the speed limit. No one was following the law. It's like I tell my kids. Rules and bounders are in place for a reason, it's not just for the fun of it. And, out of all these people, no one chose to obey the law. How many of those that passed me said they were saved. How many claim Jesus as their Savior, but could not, would not obey the speed limit because of their own personal agenda? What about their testimony? They abide by the law when it is convenient? So it's ok to break the speed limit, but don't steal from the stores, or commit adultery.... And this doesn't just apply to the laws of the land, but living for God in our everyday life's. Do we choose our own needs over what God would have us to do. Too busy to read our Bible every day, or even to pray. Too busy to stop, and take time out of our day to be a blessing to someone else. To write someone a note through a text or email. What God showed me was that we are so self consumed. It's always about what we need to do and get accomplished, NOT what God wants to accomplish through us that day! I thought about that the whole 650 miles back to NC. Everyday, make it a priority to be a blessing to others and to seek to accomplish God's plans, not just our own.
