It's been a rather emotional day.
I was really hoping to be in Ethiopia today standing before a judge who would joyfully announce to us that we had passed court. I was dreaming about posting on this blog for you all those first pictures our little Myers clan all together. Instead, God saw fit to let me be here at work today to say goodbye to my boss of nearly 4 years who is moving on to a new ministry position. Have I mentioned how much I really love and respect my boss and how hard this was for me on top of an already disappointingly sad day?!
BOOOOO!!! :(
I know, I'm a drama queen. On an encouraging note, through my whining today God has reminded of some steadfast truths via two good friends. My friend Shells sent me an e-card with just the most timely words of encouragement to lift my spirits. Thought I'd encourage those out there who may be having a boo-hoo day themselves today.
Look up!
"... stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” Luke 21:28b
Love Abundantly!
"Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart." 1 Peter 1:22
Hope Always!
"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12
Praise God!
"Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name." Psalm 97:12
You just can't sit around and boo-hoo for long when you start praisin' the Lord. He's such a good God who is up to very good things in the lives of His children. My friend Dei reminded me today over lunch that I needed to "keep on runnin". The finish line for our adoption is clouded by MUCH fog these days, but it's there by-golly. I know it's there! And we just gotta keep on running towards Jesus through it all. He'll give us all the endurance and grace we need, one day at a time. He's the one who sees clearly through all the fog and we can trust He's leading us through it for our good and His glory! YAY! He completes all the good work He starts, and all we gotta do is put our hands in His and keep on running. Guess I can't boo-hoo for long in light of all those good nuggets of truth. Thanks Shelley and Dei for pointing me to Jesus today!
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