"God does not see the same way people see. People look at the outside of a person, but the Lord looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7. God is not done with Al. He is not done with each of us just yet. God looks at us through the eyes of a fther. He sees our blemishes, our defects, and our shortcomings. But God sees through all that like a diamond in the rough, and sees the jewel within, the potential for what we can be. Al's accident will continue to be used for God's glory, because He isn't done yet.
These last five weeks have been an incredible journey. One that I wouldn't trade for anything, except for the accident itself. Those of you that have been faithful in reading this blog have participated along side me. Those that are new, please read the journey from the begining, so you may rejoice along with us. God has been faithful in answering our prayers.
People from all acros the United States have been lifting Al up in prayer. There are several I know personally in California, Florida, North Carolina, Indiana, Ohio, New Jersey, Maine, Arkasas and Texas. The prayer chains have reached well beyond that, a friend telling several friends and so on. So I know that literally thousands of people have been praying for Al. Do not fool yourself into believeing that only those 'following' the blog are reading it, because I have been told otherwise.
The waiting is still the hardest. As we draw close to a time when the next chapter begins for Al, and each of us, let us be mindful that God is not done with us yet. The next chapter will hold new challenges, including home care for Al. I would ask that you pray what your role could be. I know that Kristen will be starting school soon, and will not be available 24/7. She is also working her part-time job at Panera. Consider alotting some time to sit with, talk with, and assist Al when he begins convalescing at home.
I look forward to hearing Al testify to God's amazing power on September 26th! Yes, I am believing this will happen! Come and see for yourself. God is amazing, and He isn't finished yet!
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This is all really exciting. I was at Perkin's a couple of weeks ago and I saw two guys sitting together wearing Christian biker t-shirts. So I walked over to the two men and started talking to them. I think I said, "Hey, are you guys Christians bikers?" (So tactful, I know!) Then I asked if they knew about Al--they did. I said, "He used to be my junior high youth group leader." They smiled widely. We chatted a little longer and I went on my way. It was just cool to have people of faith who seem so "different" make a connection in the middle of Perkins on a Wednesday afternoon--all because of Al.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment Amy....more evidence of how God is working in this.....
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