Excited!!

I've had one of the best weekends that I have had in a very long time. It is always great to see what God is doing and we know He is always doing something. But as you know it has been pretty hard for me to see much lately. It has been tough to let go and know that God will heal my broken heart. VERY TOUGH EVERY day. I think about Mom every day and sometimes forget that I can't just call her and hear her sweet voice or even her sad or discouraged voice. We talked about everything! I'm glad to have an older daughter to talk with, even if it is on cell phone. Arent' they great!

BUT,God says, He works all things for good, for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. I do love Him! I trust He will do what He says.

Well, you would have to know alot more about my family to understand that we firmly believe that. Okay, I need to tell you why I am so excited. Let's begin with CEF/CYIA Camp. The camp that my two middle childen attended last week in the Georgia mountains. What an AWESOME experience for both, but especially my son which is turning 16 this summer. Not only did he develop some very close friendships but he was also trained to share the gospel with children while FACE PAINTING. He is so on fire, ready to share with those around, ready to minister to those who don't know HIM. He was also able to assist leading worship(playing piano and singing) which is one of his many gifts. This has opened many doors for sharing with the lost. I pray, as he does, that he will stay ON FIRE for God and not settle for mediocrity. He prays, that he will be able to encourage his friends to get excited and be involved with a ministry to inner city kids(the Agape project) this month and work doing Backyard Bible Clubs for Child Evangelism Fellowship. I pray we will none settle for mediocrity and we would all be ON FIRE for HIM in the days, weeks , months and years ahead.

On another note , the Lord is showing me that,Yes, I am sad and grieving but instead of focusing on that which I don't have, it's time to use those gifts He has given me. How wonderful it is when we LISTEN to what He is telling us ........(Ja1. Be quick to listen........and slow to speak. I tend to do to much talking. I wan to be AVAILABLE to do HIS WILL not mine but His. So since Mom went to be with Jesus there is definitely more time in my day and week, so, why waste it. I'm looking forward to the ways that He will show me to use my gifts and my time.

What a blessing it has been already this week to just serve Him by serving those in need.
I do wait with great expectation as to what tommorrow holds for my dear family. I thank God for His promise to never leave us nor forsake us, even when we feel like He has.

May you be blessed in all you do for HIM!!

Cheryl