Confirmations at Church
Sunday, August 10th, 2008 | Uncategorized
I went to church with my parents today and felt like the whole service was made just for me. It’s very rare when that happens, but it’s so special when it does, especially at times like these. It’s a wonderful reminder that god is faithful, in control, and loves me a whole stinkin lot!
One of the worship songs was “Oh, The Wonderful Cross” which my mom and I had been listening to on the way there and talking about how I am really dying to myself in some ways by going to Ethiopia. The sermon was based on the story of Peter walking on the water to meet Jesus… a story that I have thought about many times in this whole process of leaving for Ethiopia. I just happened to sit next to a woman who has a friend who lived in Ethiopia and told me more about what that was like. I’d been looking for the song “Hold Me Jesus” by Rich Mullins at home earlier this week and didn’t find it, but it happened to be the meditative song during communion. And then I was prayed over by some wonderful people, two of whom have taught English in another country and were able to pray very specifically and appropriately for me in light of their experience.
Crazy, wonderful, confirmations!! And honestly, this is what it’s been like over the past year. I meet random people, who just happen to mention the country of Ethiopia without me saying a thing about it. It’s very impressive and it’s so comforting to know that no matter what difficulties and joys I will encounter in Ethiopia, it’s all meant to be because this going to Ethiopia stuff was all in the plan for my life! Thanks god! Wow god!
2 Comments to Confirmations at Church
I know we haven’t talked in ages, but ever since we shared the experience of living with Leihlyn together, I feel someway connected. I have been following all your emails and newsletters and I just want to tell you how excited I am for you! Jud and I have had our individual desires for Africa before we even met and its still a desire to go there one day if God calls us. Just know, beyond God encouraging you through this adventure of yours, He is already encouraging others like myself through YOU. Remember that. You are being used for the glory of God! I look forward to hearing about your time there and how we can be praying. Thanks for the link to your blog.
Your sister in Christ,
Jess
So excited for you! What a blessing indeed to hear your thoughts and I look forward to the wonderful stories. Praise God for the confirmations, may they hold you through when times get tough.
August 15, 2008