Purpose

Does anyone else get amazed at our Sovereign God, 

The All-Powerful Omnipotent One?

Well, I am!  I shouldn't be.
He's been more than faithful!

Today just seems to be a day of revelation for me!
A day when God shows me WHO HE IS!

I often go through this thing with my purpose. 

My thoughts become quite selfish...

What am I here for?

My life wasn't supposed to look like this?

I thought you called me, God?

I'm still waiiiiting.....?

And when I think back over my conversations with God, 

I'm ashamed. 

It rings to the tune of "me, me, me, me, me."
(Remember the warm-up notes in chorus?)

God has been showing me over the past few weeks,
a glimpse of His 

purpose,
and that it's not about me. 

Hang on while I go there.
It may be a long ride.

Go back with me about 43 years ago...

I was a 15 year old teenager at a little church camp in Adrian, Georgia. 

I met another preacher's daughter with whom I instantly connected.

Isn't it crazy how some people leave a lasting impression on you?

Our acquaintance was brief and over after a week of Summer Camp

and a few short conversations.

Yet, thoughts of her remained with me. 

I found her on Facebook a few years ago. 

There's another sweet girl-yes, we're still girls-

with whom I made a connection via Blogging.

You may know her quite well.
Read Debby's Story

We discovered we had children who graduated college from the 

same Christian school.  We discovered that we were somewhat connected

to some of the same people and shared some of the same friends. 

Coincidence?

Not on your life!

Both Jana and Debby, are in my life by divine appointment
for a divine purpose!

Yes, God put these friends in my life years ago that 

I may find them for such a time as this.

I am overwhelmed with that thought!  

I can't comprehend God's Love, can you?

Jana, was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer.
She's going to overcome this.  She's living her testimony!

Who would have thought that we'd find each other now?

Debby, I love you!

God has purposely put you in my life because HE LOVE YOU!
He is with you in this!
Even, especially in the waiting.

Sometimes as Lysa Turkerst says,
"We must walk through the process before we see the promise."
I am believing in the PROMISE!

Jana, who would have ever thought that you passed my way

so many years ago for such a time as this?

Over the past few weeks, I've wondered about my 

brief stay at The Waters.  What?  Why?
 I knew it was God's provision, but what else.
It was so short and seemed so insignificant 

in the scope of eternity.

During my prayer time this morning, I received a text.
A girl who worked with me there was 

diagnosed with the big "C" stage 4.  I refuse to acknowledge 

the word!  I hate it! 

I felt compelled to send her this...

But now, this is what the Lord, your Creator says, O Jacob,
And He who formed you, O Israel,
"Do not Fear, for I have redeemed you (from captivity);
I have called you by name, you are Mine!

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, 

And through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you, 

When you walk through fire, you will not be scorched,
Nor will the flames burn you.

For I am the Lord your God, The holy one of Israel, your Savior.  

I have given Egypt, Seba and Cush in exchange for you.

Because you are precious in my sight,
You are honored and I love you,
I will give other men in return for you and other people,
in exchange for your life.

Do not fear for I am with you."

Isaiah 43:1-5

There are no great analogies here.
My writing skills are not great,
but what I write about is!!!

God is good.  His mercies are new every morning.
Great is His faithfulness.

My purpose even though it's not about me
right now, is to be a prayer warrior for those I love.
His presence has been with me during my time of prayer each morning.

Yes, Lord I will wait and see the glorious things you will do!

Believing God!

 The Books tell of His Faithfulness!

I'm collecting Bibles.
The last two pictured are one of mine and
one of my daddy's.
Can you tell which one is his?

I want mine to look like his!