Sunday 7/10/05 - the angels rejoiced...the heaven's sang...and Christ welcomed new children into his kingdom.  As the choir was told this morning before singing for the 3rd service that at least 2 people had given their lives to our Savior...I had chills.  Isn't that really what it's all about?  Isn't that what we are called to do?  Share what Christ has openly given with others?

When I look at all of the possible ways that an Almighty God could choose to bring His children to Him, it humbles me that God wants to use me...a simple sinner saved by grace...to further his kingdom.  I fail to understand how I can do this honor justice, but by God's grace I will do all I can to continue to share His message with a hurting, suffering world.

God tries to teach me many things where I find myself in a struggle.  In my position as His child, I seek to please Him by having faith that He knows what's best for my life.  In my humanity I find myself impatient and unsure of why He chooses to allow certain circumstances to humble me and draw me close to Him through trials and aversity.  All in all as I focus on the words He gives me, I try my hardest to remain faithful to Him and cling to His promises that He will walk beside me through all circumstances.  I'm grateful beyond words that He celebrates in my victories and holds me close in my mistakes.