The Worshipper

Somehow, my own life seems unreal to me. I knew this trip back to the United States was different--I knew the Lord had something big planned for me that I couldn't quite grasp yet--or even imagine! But I was excited and, with great expectancy, packed my bags and stepped out in faith. The Lord had lead me to pursue trying to apply for a Master's degree in Urban Development. But during the course of that pursuit, however, He also called me to serve in a ministry that taught me exactly that! God put me in a place where I could be surrounded by his people--loving, kind, genuine, worshipful. He supplied my every need--a room to stay, food and clothing. In a place where I knew no one, HE built me a home and gave me new brothers and sisters, new fathers and mothers. At a point when I thought I would be stepping into a raging ocean of unknowns, He brought me a great calm and unimaginable joy. I struggle to understand His goodness. I never can fathom His love for me.


I am suddenly a wife now. To a man I never knew I needed. He looks nothing like what I was hoping for, and nothing like I dreamed he would be. He's perfect for me--the Lord's will always is. And I revel in the fact that He gifted me with a love so extraordinary, and delightful, and handsome!


I also revel in the fact that I could've missed it all--but I didn't. I was running down the wrong path, persistently going as fast as I could. Stumbling over every step of the way and becoming more lost and weary. It was an extraordinary rescue. But i'm finally back on the right track. What an extraordinary God!


I often think back on days when my sister and I were little. Growing up in a terribly troubled home, she and I would literally spend hours laying around in bed, dreaming out loud for a better life. The 12 year old me would have never believed this was what was in store for her. I still can't.


There is much to praise the Lord for.

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1:17

I encourage you to take the time to think about Him today. There is such great pleasure in it :)