I went on a mission trip to Uganda this summer for 2 weeks. I've been home almost a month and my life has been changed; at least I think/hope it has been. Since coming home, I really crave time in God's Word. That's new for me. I've been sad, broken, joyful, and content all at the same time and one right after another. It has been, and still is, an emotional roller coaster for me but I am honestly loving every minute of it. It's hard to explain.
A friend of mine asked me to give her an analogy for it. The only thing I could come up with is this: you know when you have a knot in your back and you have someone try to work it out? It can hurt so bad that you feel sick to your stomach, but at the same time, it really feels good. That's how I've felt since coming home from Uganda. It hurts (whatever "it" is) horribly at times but it is a sweet ache. The reason...God is doing a work in my heart unlike any He has ever done before, and I am so grateful. I'm learning how to waltz for the first time and while the sin sucks, my precious Savior is gentle to point me to His work on the cross.
"Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you." Ps. 33: 20
You are more profound than you give yourself credit for! Thanks for pointing me to Christ!
ReplyDelete(i posted this comment a minute ago and realized i left out a word that made it sound awkward and it was just way too painful to look at, so i had to delete it and re-post)
ReplyDeletewelcome to the blogging world! i wasn't too sure if I would like this whole thing when i started, but it is definitely growing on me. as for your first post, very nice. it's really encouraging to see what's going on with you and Jesus. I have been having a bit more hunger for His Word lately which has been great (but i am still amazed and quite frustrated at how quickly those hunger pangs can be snuffed out by all the other stuff in my life) three steps forward, 2.9 steps back.
Julie~ I just think your new blog is a great way to start out!! It is a refreshing reminder of where we all need to be! Good stuff!
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I like your scrog.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
"A friend"
hmmmm...I wonder who that anonymous comment was from. I mean who would say "scrog???"
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you've joined the blogging ranks! I'm sure there is much eloquence and wisdom to be had here. Don't sell yourself short.
ReplyDeletePs. 33:20-22 are the verses God gave me and Matt while we were engaged...they bring new meaning every single day.