We made it to Friday! Woo hoo!!
Not only did we make it, but it was a beautiful day here in Alabama. A little cool, bright and sunny. It’s amazing what sunshine will do for you mood! That and some good one-on-one time with the Lord, nothing cold be better.
This beautiful verse food it’s way to be late last night. It’s stayed with me through the day.
Isaiah 58:11
11 The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring.
I think that sums my week up. I have been oh so dry. But my time with the Lord last night was like rain to parched ground. I cannot help but marvel at the gracious love of Jesus. The way He tends to my needs and directs my path. I am so thankful for His direction. Sometime, people tell me that they don’t experience God like that – they don’t feel His direction. I know I haven’t always. But, Kayleigh changed that.
I had head knowledge of Jesus and some heart knowledge. I loved Him and knew He was my Savior, but I could go days without spending any significant time with Him. Enter Kayleigh’s illness and that changes completely. I began to count on my savior for every answer. And after Kayleigh’s death, I began to count on Him for every breath. And guess what? He never failed me.
No, He didn’t answer all of my prayers the way I wanted Him to. But I am learning that what I think I want isn’t always what I need. Thankfully, God doesn’t grant my every whim like an overindulgent parent. He gives me what I need. When I need it. Not a moment too soon, and never too late.
When you learn to love God like this, it changes everything. I believe I find God’s direction because I truly want it – no matter what His answer is going to be, or what He is going to require. I trust Him. That’s a little bit of a scary place to be because it leaves much to the unknown. But it is also exciting. It allows me to live a life of anticipation, waiting to see what amazing things God is going to do. And He never disappoints.
Yes, I’m still sad a little each day. And some days are harder than others… but that is ok. My God is on the throne and He is going to do amazing things. How thankful I am to be His child!
Until tomorrow,
‘Carrow💜
I miss these moments but treasure the memories.
