So I had myself a mini cry fest on the way home from Journey tonight. I was listening to a CD mix I had made awhile back. “Praise You in The Storm” by Casting Crowns was on and I don’t know what hit me but I got to really missing my Crestview friends back home. Sometimes I can’t help but wonder why I met so many good Christian friends while there and then had to leave them. Don’t get me wrong, I am 100% ready to be here in Indiana serving the Lord with Justin, but every now and then I get a bit sad. Tonight in Journey class Ron spoke about how we don’t always understand how things we pray for are not “answered” the way we want them to. He said maybe it’s because of how you prayed about them. Maybe they were only for your own selfish desires. So taking what I heard tonight and listening to the song coming through my speakers…when it got to the chorus: “And I’ll praise you in this storm. and I will lift my hands for You are who You are NO MATTER WHERE I AM,” I understood that the sadness I was feeling was selfishness. My God has a greater plan for me and He is my God no matter where I am. So I quickly dried my tears and smiled thanking my God for including me in His plan. Then of course happy tears fell as I walked in the house.
Hey Bonnie,
When I made the move to Ohio from KY, I made a cd too. And it included that song! There were times after the move when I’d be driving in the car and just have to pull over because I was crying so hard. But here’s the thing, I knew that God was proud that I’d made the move, even when it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. He gave me courage. And He feels the same way about you too. So proud! And I’m proud of you too. It’s so nice counting you as a friend…
Praying for you Bonnie. I’m sure this season is so lonely and uncertain, but God has BIG plans for you. I’m so proud that you trust Him enough to willingly leave your comfort zone with radical faith. We love you and Justin and don’t take your sacrafice for granted. Not for one minute.
BONNIE, I AM PROUD TO BE CALLED YOUR MOM. [IN- LAW] YOUR CONFESSION BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES TOO. SOME BECAUSE [I AM SELFISH TOO BUT MOSTLY BECAUSE I AM PROUD] I JUST CAME FROM CRESTVIEW AND REALIZED HOW MUCH I MISS YOU GUYS. BUT ALSO SO PROUD MY SON FOUND A SOUL MATE TO SERVE GOD WITH HIM WHERE EVER GOD CHOOSES FOR YOU GUYS TO BE. BUT I KNEW THAT WHEN I SAW THE LOVE YOU TWO HAD FOR EACH OTHER [& OTHERS AROUND] AT YOUR WEDDING. LOVE YOU SO MUCH.