It's been quite a long time since I wrote. Last couple of posts, I have I talked about changes in my house with grown kids and what is my role now? Well.....I'm still figuring it out. One day at a time. I am finding I have a little more time for people.
Last night I was invited to study the Bible with some friends. Before the study began, we had a good chat and laughed about my crazy day and talked what they were going through too. As prayer was given, I couldn't help but silently thank God in my heart for the dear people who welcomed me and let me study with them in their home. We had a good conversation as the study went on. We talked of God and how he chooses us to be his children. Also, how we can have joy because our eternity is secure in Christ and nothing can take that away. These things give me peace and my hope is that my friends have that peace as well. After our conversing, I was invited for supper. We talked more around the table as we prayed and ate our meal. This time was so special to me. Not only were we unified in Christ, but got closer as a result of the time we all took to study about God.
I am a firm believer that we meet no person by chance. Since God is sovereign, whoever we meet, have a conversation with, chat with, text, message, FaceTime or whatever is orchestrated by our God. I also believe we can learn off anyone we meet. The lessons may not always be good ones, but learning from people is something we can be looking for.
Recently I have met some new people, reconnected with old friends, and lost a great teacher due to a move. This loss of my mentor affected me greatly, but I'm finding that God had that all worked out too. He has put new teachers in my path to help me continue to grow. He has put old friends in my life as well to talk to. He also put people like my friends from last night in my life so we could learn and grow from each other.
Nothing is ever by chance as All things work together for good (Romans 8:28). Life is so hard, but realizing all we go through is all part of how we become more like Jesus, makes the hard times a little easier to bear.
Great post Tammy! God doesn't necessarily MAKE all things happen,but He will USE all things for our good if we are open and allowing. I also believe nothing happens by chance. That is why we are told to always be ready to talk about what we believe and why. Even more so are our actions..people are watching HOW we react. This is where it gets hard, but thankfully God's grace forgives us as we fall short. Just need to start over and with His help do better next time! ❤
ReplyDeleteThank you.
ReplyDeleteI know people watch us and I have been called "fake" more than once. However....I keep doing what God says the best I can and leave the rest to Him.
Repentance is essential in thr Christian life. Starting over is sometimes a minute by minute thing with me. Haha
Thank you for your kind words.