Our church family is a great blessing to us! We first stepped into it's doors, the Sunday before Easter, almost two years ago. Upon entering, God placed one of my dearest friends to welcome us. Although, we weren't friends before entering, He quickly knit our hearts together as we talked about our families, homeschooling, and our need for a church family. Almost two years later, this family, as well as several other families, have walked with us through the death of my mother, troubles with our teen, welcoming a new baby into our family, troubles with extended family, and now the loss of the baby. They know our hearts and our family and they choose to love us still. They are a huge source of encouragement and our go to for prayer. It amazes us to see how broken their hearts have been for us. Many have shed tears with us and have stressed their heartbreak. Just last Sunday, we were touched and moved by the emotions of one of our youth pastors. For the youth lesson, he had planned specifically to teach on The Death of Lazarus. He asked our oldest to read John 11:1-44. As she read the story, she knew immediately how the story pertained to our lives right now. This past week, I have read and reread the story over and over. I too see the parallels to our situation.
Last Saturday, my husband and I visited our spiritual birthplace, The Village Church. As we listened to one of the pastors speak on Moses and his relationship with God, he had us look at the verses where Moses asked to see God's glory, as well as the verses where he begs God to continue on with him and the Israelites as they headed to the promise land. Moses says "if you don't go with us, then I don't want to go!" I have felt that way all week long. I believe that Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead and I believe that He can and will bring our little Le home again. I believe that God passed by Moses and allowed him to see His glory. We are waiting on His timing, trusting that He is using all things for His glory and His good. Lord, if you're not in this, then I don't want to do it! I don't want to go on, if You're not going with us! Show me Your Glory!!!
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