New Start!

There are a lot of changes that have been going on lately.  We finally have figured out that Amanda does indeed have Lupus and a very nasty form of Lupus at that.  Our Pastor, Mentor and Father-In-Law resigned and is currently moving on to new ventures in life.  With all of this going on I have been experiencing a range of emotions.  I have not been dealing with all of this the way that I should.  I thought I was, but God kept on pressing me to see the truth.  Then I read a scripture that really hit me.  James 3:17-18 says this "¹⁷ But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. ¹⁸ And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness."

If I want God to use me and be glorified by me, then this verse has to become a vital part of my life.  I want to love peace, not just hope for it.  I have to plant seeds of peace, or else peace will not grow.  I cannot stand turmoil, it makes me tense.  It divides, and drives a wedge between parties.  I pray that God will continue this burning inside me.  Let this desire for peace and righteousness continue to grow until it is a consuming fire that takes hold of everyone I come into contact with.  Let that be your prayer today, let the God of peace place that same desire in you.

Peace