Tuesday, July 25, 2006
God has a Purpose
So last time I posted an entry, I explained the drama that was unfolding in my family in California. My great-grandmother passed away July 19 at 4:45 am. I flew back to California on Friday (the 21st). Her funeral was yesterday (the 24th), and I fly back to California tomorrow morning (the 26th). What a week! Not one of the better times in my life but I keep reminding myself that God has a purpose for everything and His timing is perfect. I don't understand why He allowed my grandmother to live in pain and confusion for almost 4 years, and ended up calling her Home last Wednesday. Inside I feel like pointing out how inconvenient it was for me to miss a week of classes, and fly back to California just as I was feeling settled in NY. That's obvious but I don't feel bitter about that, I just don't understand God's timing. Why did He wait until my Mom was out of the country to cause her to enter a state of unresponsiveness? That was inconvenient and painful for my mom, too. I don't understand His timing. Now it's even harder for me to leave California than it was 2 weeks ago. I have to believe God has a purpose for His exact timing to everything. I don't see it now...will I ever?
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I don't know what His purpose is either, but it sure was good to see you. I wish we could have spent more time together. This is Lorrie but I forgot my password!! :-(
Sweetie...we don't always understand God's timing. I was reminded of this in my own life. Then I reread the story of Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors. God had all the things that happened to Joseph in his plan all along. He knew what his brother's were going to do to him, he knew how Joseph would react. God is watching us during this time and seeing how we are going to react, to each other, to the situation, to our faith. I know it is hard to understand, but you must believe that God is in control. He loves you and would never do anything to hurt you. Satan is the one who is feeding you the negative feelings. Trust God (which I know you do) and you will feel better. Rebuke Satan and how he is making you feel. I love you and miss you, but want you to have a great time.
Hi Sweetie, Yes our God does work in mysterious ways His reasons we certainly cannot understand. Why 4 years? What was the purpose of grandma lying in that bed all these years? As I look back, I feel it still gave me my Mother 4 years longer than I might of had. In time we may know the reason. (Some times I feel it was to make me stronger and give me time to reflect on many things.) And than we may never know until our Lord tells us in person.So we just hang on to the positive memories and let go the negative ones. Remember I am praying for you each day and have, do and always will love you a bunch. G-ma
Hi Shavonne,
We miss you! Every time I see Thomas Grade, I think about you. Young adults is still growing! Last night we had 35 people and we were missing 5 0r 6 regulars. Amazing! We went to the Giants game and to the Rodeo, both were a lot of fun. August 9th is Raging Waters! Could you email me some specific things you would like prayer for, Dan and I and the group would love to be praying for you.
Love, Lisa and Dan
I am thankful for your Christian support. People who do not have Christ what do they do?? I love you and I know that many are praying for you.
Daren and Jodi left tonight to go back to Cambodia. I pierced the girls ears. Kamyrn was not going to let me do the other ear!! Jodie had to hold her down, as she did not want her to have just one! Thankfully, it is even with the other one!! Love you, Mom
Maybe you'll never know....in this life. But someday, you'll gain a panoramic view of your life from eternity and then you'll know...and the reason will be perfect!!!
Blessings to you in NY,
In His Love
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