So a bunch of other changes are happening in my life, besides my dogs passing away recently.. my home church, which has been my home church for all 20 & 1/2 years of my life, has recently lost prettymuch all of its staff members. & some of its attendees, including my family :(.
However, I am my own person, & I am not sure where I will go...those people are my family. But I am a college kid & therefore I have been there very sporadically since Christmas & therefore I do not know all the reasonings behind everything that has happened. & I will only be there for the summer anyway . . . . . ahh but I don't know yet.
Let me just say, this is heavy stuff, but I know most people this wouldn't affect this way.
But I am me & I am heartbroken over this. Yet I know that my God is faithful, & He is the rock on which to place my trust. and my hope. and my dreams [because He's given them to me]. and my future [because He holds it in His hands].
Psalm 23 is just one of the many that fits to encourage this situation [& many others, for sure]:
"1 The Lord is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
2 He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
3 He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
4 Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
5 You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord
forever." [This is the New Living Translation].
On another note, I think this experience will be one of growth for me. In my relationship with God & in how I relate to other people. I may have become too comfortable in my church, because as I said I've gone there my entire life.
I know the Lord has great plans formy life, & that He will do what He will do to bring me closer to Him. & this just may be a part of it. & with Him by my side, & by the side of everyone else affected by this, victory will come.
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This has been hard for me. My parents decided we should take a break from Mulberry in this time and I haven't taken it with much grace and gentleness. We're trying other churches and it just hurts me, to be away when I feel I am most needed there. Please pray for me that I will allow God's will to lead and not lean on my own understanding, I don't know what else to do.
ReplyDeleteI understand, I totally understand. My parents are too, they went to Flint Groves this past Sunday. I will certainly pray for you, & everyone, & I have been. Sunday the service at Thomas Road Baptist [Jerry Falwell's church that his other son now pastors] was just perfect for everything that's been going on, the songs & the message. But yes, I am certainly praying.
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