I'm sitting on the brink of a lot of good news, and it's getting exciting. I've been here before, but this time I'm going to document it.
I'm in that spot now, that spot where I've done all I can, I've reached the end of my means, and I'm totally dependant on God. This is exciting because I know that God is going to provide. I don't know how he's going to do it, but I know he will because he always has.
I can look at 2004 as a prime example of this, if nothing else. When my husband left me I had nothing. I hadn't worked in six years. I had no job, no money, no car, no furniture, and no place to live. I did have an infant and a four year old though, and I was terrified. Gradually, miraculously, and never a minute too late, God met every need I had. I look back now and see all the blessings, and it's a kind of sweetness that is so palpable it still brings me to tears. This trial I'm in is nothing compared to that, but I know he'll do it again. It's such a precious thing to know beyond a shadow of doubt that I can trust the Lord to take care of me.
He works in amazing and subtle ways. He works through people. I feel like it's important for me to note these blessings this time, and I'm going to do it here. If for no other purpose than my own record keeping, but I have a feeling that more good will come out of this than just me finding a job. And that's exciting to me too.
I know that I have readers who don't share my beliefs, and that's okay. I'm not interested in strong arming my faith onto anyone. I'm just going to tell my story, that's all.
I have always been reluctant to really share my faith, because I know that I'm obviously flawed. The biggest turnoff about Christians to the world is hypocrisy, and I understand that. I'm not perfect and never will be. I'm not the epitome of a 'good Christian girl' either... I'm just me. I'm okay with that because I understand that Gods love for me is not based on my actions, or behavior. He loves me because I'm his little girl, and he will take care of me because I love him. It's as simple as that.
This post is a preface to what the next weeks of posting will detail. The praise reports are coming kids, hold on tight because it's going to be a thrill ride.
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I am so excited for you and really just itching to find out what it is that God has in store for you. Keeping you and yours in my prayers!
(If you ever want to read something that turned into my testimony without me intending that, it's here -- http://www.misswisabus.com/2008/06/04/thursday-thirteen-40/ )
You know, I know you know, that I couldn't be further from sharing your views, but that doesn't mean that I can't flat out rejoice for you that you have them, and they comfort, guide and help you.
Can't wait to read what's coming. :)
I'm with Mr. Lady: I'm rejoicing for you also!
I am Jewish: I also believe that things happen for a reason, and I think that any sense of personal faith is FABULOUS. I am really looking forward to seeing your new story unfold, Piper! xoxo
God is so good darling! I can't wait to hear all about it.
I can't wait to share in your praise and joys!
Love those pictures, love this post and adore you!
Big smooches and love darling!
Those pictures are gorgeous.
I can't wait to read about your news!!!!
I love that you love Christ and I am so grateful that He loves us. All of us.
I could not be more excited for what He has in store for you and us through you.
It really is awesome Piper.
ooh ooh I am getting excited too!
God is the best. I love being His.
Can't wait! This is gonna be GOOD!
I am so excited for you! I can't wait to learn more.
I wanna take snapshots like you do, pipah of loooove. ;)
I am not religious at all, but I will rejoice in your good fortune right alongside of you!
AWESOME. I love this post.
PS. My snail mail came back with not enough postage. ARGGG! DANG IT! Back in the mail tomorrow
From one Jesus follower to another - You Go Girl.
And we're not perfect, but that doesn't mean that we can't shine Jesus' glory (in all our imperfection). It only means that what GOD does is so much more impressive!
God does work through people and he is working through you now, for me. I needed a reminder that he will not give me anything I can not handle. He will come through, at the point when I think I can handle no more and I am almost there.
I can not wait to hear the good news.
Well, I for one, do not share your beliefs as a christian because I am not one. But I do however, believe that learning all you can about different religions is good for the soul.
I do also believe that good things happen to good people and things do find a way of working out. I can't explain how, I just know it to be true.
And that's part of having a good relationship with 'anyone's' God. Believing.
I can't wait to hear your stories.
Can't wait for the updates! His ways are amazing, aren't they?
perfect, no. But Piper, you are amazing. Honestly. Your spirit, your prose. The attitude you walk daily with. You inspire me one heck of a whole lot!
I admire your strength and your deep devotion to your sons, and your abiding faith. Great things are in store for you and I look forward to seeing those wonders unfold.
Piper -- You are wonderful and I pray God blesses the pants off ya! Or maybe God blesses new pants on ya!
I came here via the "More From BlogHer" link and God timed this one I know. Thank you for reminding me that God does provide, we might not know how He is going to do it, but He will. I needed that today.
I lurk here fairly frequently (arriving from More from BlogHer). I'm excited to see what God is doing in your life. I've been hearing quite a bit from Him myself, lately. I enjoy your blog and have been following you for a couple of months now. Come visit me, too....
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