Do you want to know something incredible God did out of this whole ordeal? I know He promises to work everything out for our good (Jer. 29:11) and I know that He promises beauty out of ashes in Isaiah 61:3....
"to grant to those who mourn in Zion— to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he may be glorified"
I love when we get to see His promises unfold....He doesn't have to let us see it, but when we are actually allowed a glimpse of what He was doing, making His promises come true out of the difficult and painful things in our lives ...I think it's one of the best feelings ever...."that He may be glorified"
Today I found out that the day I went into the hospital was the day the world was "supposed to end"- May 21st. My world almost did. However, that's not the exciting news (that would be a bummer if it was though, huh?) It is that a sweet friend and youth worker in a different city decided to read some of my blog to their youth group. Which God used to touch a life, and a girl gave her heart to Christ. I can't stop rejoicing for His faithfulness, and for allowing me to experience it again and again.
If the girl that became a Christian is reading this, I want you to know that I am praying for you in your new walk with Him and that you experience His peace and faithfulness in a way that you won't ever forget. It's the best life-changing decision you could ever make. Just wanted you to know that as God used my story to touch your heart, he used yours to touch mine and give me such encouragement. To that sweet friend and youth worker that so sacrificially gives to her youth group and family, you are so special and loved, and God uses you in such great ways!
Most of you have probably heard this quote before, but if you haven't - it's worth remembering. "Only 1 life and than it's past, only what's done for God will last". May we all live our lives in such a way that what we do will last forever.
