Today I am in a reflective mood, so here is my list of what is in my head. I kind of need to get it out or I might explode.
Today I am. . .
1. . . . consumed by sadness for a family that I don't even know. This family experienced the tragic loss of a loved one inexplicably. I cannot wrap my mind around it. The young mother that died knew her newborn daughter for only a few days before passing away. I find myself thinking about this young family, this newborn baby and losing my breath, even sobbing. How is it that I can be so emotional about a person I don't even know?
God I ask that you remind me of your goodness and your mercy. I know it was not Your plan for Sara to die. I know the world is not supposed to be this way.
2. . . . basking in the glory of this beautiful autumnal season. This world is singing God's praises and I love it's simple song.
God I praise you for your creativity. I am thankful that the trees of field cry out and that You have given me eyes to see, ears to hear and a heart to respond to your Glory.
3. . . . grateful for the friends who God has graciously provided. I spent the morning with Courtney Breedlove. During our time together God reminded me of the need for relationship we all have. Isn't it amazing that we can sit down with another person and express our thoughts, fears, and dreams and be understood? What a gift!
God I thank you for the sweetness of friendship. Thank you for creating community as a way of giving us glimpses into your kingdom.
4. . . . amazed by the faithfulness of God who provided Asheville-Buncombe County Young Life with an incredible amount of support after the banquet on Monday evening. I listened to a report on NPR on Monday afternoon that covered the crisis facing many non-profit organizations. One obvious impact of this recession is a severe reduction in giving. Some estimates say the reduction is as high as 6%. This is, of course, threatening the existence of many organizations. I walked into our banquet on Monday evening with this information in my head, but very contradictory peace in my heart. I knew God was going to provide. And did He ever!
God, your provision is amazing. Help me to continue to trust in Your plans. I lift Asheville-Buncombe County Young Life to you. I pray for our volunteer leaders who go to high schools and middle schools across this county every day. Give them your peace and give them your compassion for our teenagers who desperately need you.
Isn't it amazing to be human? Isn't it incredible that the human heart and mind can hold so many juxtaposed feelings and ideas? Today I am broken and sad, yet joyful and at peace all at the same time. I marvel at the complexities of this existence.
Thanks for reading today's ramblings.
Today I am. . .
1. . . . consumed by sadness for a family that I don't even know. This family experienced the tragic loss of a loved one inexplicably. I cannot wrap my mind around it. The young mother that died knew her newborn daughter for only a few days before passing away. I find myself thinking about this young family, this newborn baby and losing my breath, even sobbing. How is it that I can be so emotional about a person I don't even know?
God I ask that you remind me of your goodness and your mercy. I know it was not Your plan for Sara to die. I know the world is not supposed to be this way.
2. . . . basking in the glory of this beautiful autumnal season. This world is singing God's praises and I love it's simple song.
God I praise you for your creativity. I am thankful that the trees of field cry out and that You have given me eyes to see, ears to hear and a heart to respond to your Glory.
3. . . . grateful for the friends who God has graciously provided. I spent the morning with Courtney Breedlove. During our time together God reminded me of the need for relationship we all have. Isn't it amazing that we can sit down with another person and express our thoughts, fears, and dreams and be understood? What a gift!
God I thank you for the sweetness of friendship. Thank you for creating community as a way of giving us glimpses into your kingdom.
4. . . . amazed by the faithfulness of God who provided Asheville-Buncombe County Young Life with an incredible amount of support after the banquet on Monday evening. I listened to a report on NPR on Monday afternoon that covered the crisis facing many non-profit organizations. One obvious impact of this recession is a severe reduction in giving. Some estimates say the reduction is as high as 6%. This is, of course, threatening the existence of many organizations. I walked into our banquet on Monday evening with this information in my head, but very contradictory peace in my heart. I knew God was going to provide. And did He ever!
God, your provision is amazing. Help me to continue to trust in Your plans. I lift Asheville-Buncombe County Young Life to you. I pray for our volunteer leaders who go to high schools and middle schools across this county every day. Give them your peace and give them your compassion for our teenagers who desperately need you.
Isn't it amazing to be human? Isn't it incredible that the human heart and mind can hold so many juxtaposed feelings and ideas? Today I am broken and sad, yet joyful and at peace all at the same time. I marvel at the complexities of this existence.
Thanks for reading today's ramblings.
Beth, Nick and I read the Sullivan's story over the weekend and just cried for that family. I have thought about them so much this week and we have been praying for Brady and Chloe daily ever since. So hard to understand.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your thoughts and prayers. I also am loving this fall weather!
this is a great post. thanks for sharing your heart.
ReplyDelete