My Faith

It's been three years since Bill became an elder in our church. We now understand how God does use people with absolutely no talent or skills to do His will. We are solid proof of that. On a much smaller scale we see how poor old Moses felt when he was asked to lead his people out of Egypt. Scared, unqualified and overwhelmed with the task ahead. With God's help we both grew so much in our abilities to serve. I felt like I can't, but I knew God could. Amazingly God worked a small miracle in us and put the most amazing people in our path. Bill, whose best kitchen skill was making coffee and occasionally washing the dishes was now in charge of every kitchen detail in the church, from buying groceries to cooking food, clean up and most importantly organizing lots of people to do big jobs. Bill had never been in charge of big or small projects and here he was in charge of every fellowship event in the church. God's plan is sometimes not our plan, but He knew how much we would grow in our faith by our service to others. We have made so many friends through this experience that we wouldn't have made if we had not taken this path. I never felt so blessed as when we would have people come up and be so grateful for whatever event was going on. It seemed like when we needed something it was there before we even asked. God is working all the time to do good for his people. We got tired and we are ready for a little break. I am not sure what God has planned for me next. I feel like we need to take a little time to spend with our children and grandchildren. We need to be more focused on helping Bill's mom. We mostly need to take some time for each other. I love my God so much and I trust him with my life and the lives of those people I love. I have seen his face in those precious people who have worked by our side and I have seen his hands work through those people doing his work. I have been lucky enough to feel his arms around me with the many hugs I have received from the wonderful Christian friends I have met within this church. I see Him in my children and my grandchildren even when they don't know he is there. There love and giving ways are Christ working through them. I hope they will recognize how much they are loved not only by us, but by the Lord. My faith has grown and my spiritual walk has just started and I pray for good health, patience, and the strength to continue moving forward.