So, this summer.
It's coming to a close, and like I've titled this it wasn't the summer I was expecting.
I've been caring for a sister who is building a new life for herself due to God so rudely, and necessarily breaking down the walls of the home in which she was so comfortably living. He's really been using me to help her, and answer questions and just love on her. It's weird. I was expecting to come home and have God be working on my heart (which he has), but it's no longer just about me, and my relationship.
It's really amazing and just what I needed.
As you may or may not know (you may not exist, I don't know if anyone reads this), this next year I am going to be a Young Life leader, and a Resident Assistant. This requires me to be leading, listening and loving on college and high school kids. You'd be surprised at what young people go through in this crazy world.
So, this summer is like training wheels. I've got a one-on-one relationship with a girl who has seen it all: divorce, eating disorders, demonic attacks, drugs, alcohol poisoning, death...
And I've been praying with her. I say this not so you'll give me a pat on the back, or say, "What a kind thing!" I say this because I want to attest to God's goodness and faithfulness!
My sister is in turmoil, but God has not left her. He has not left me. He has taken charge and for lack of a better word, possessed me to reach out to my sister in love. I cannot thank God enough for this opportunity to grow deeper in my walk with him and grow closer to one of my best friends.
God is remarkable, and when you call he will answer!
In conclusion, I love my sister. I've been blessed by her. God is continually teaching me how to love and listen. Life is good, especially when we don't get what we want.
Peace Brothers and Sisters.
It's coming to a close, and like I've titled this it wasn't the summer I was expecting.
I've been caring for a sister who is building a new life for herself due to God so rudely, and necessarily breaking down the walls of the home in which she was so comfortably living. He's really been using me to help her, and answer questions and just love on her. It's weird. I was expecting to come home and have God be working on my heart (which he has), but it's no longer just about me, and my relationship.
It's really amazing and just what I needed.
As you may or may not know (you may not exist, I don't know if anyone reads this), this next year I am going to be a Young Life leader, and a Resident Assistant. This requires me to be leading, listening and loving on college and high school kids. You'd be surprised at what young people go through in this crazy world.
So, this summer is like training wheels. I've got a one-on-one relationship with a girl who has seen it all: divorce, eating disorders, demonic attacks, drugs, alcohol poisoning, death...
And I've been praying with her. I say this not so you'll give me a pat on the back, or say, "What a kind thing!" I say this because I want to attest to God's goodness and faithfulness!
My sister is in turmoil, but God has not left her. He has not left me. He has taken charge and for lack of a better word, possessed me to reach out to my sister in love. I cannot thank God enough for this opportunity to grow deeper in my walk with him and grow closer to one of my best friends.
God is remarkable, and when you call he will answer!
In conclusion, I love my sister. I've been blessed by her. God is continually teaching me how to love and listen. Life is good, especially when we don't get what we want.
Peace Brothers and Sisters.
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