Over the weekend our nation celebrated its 250th birthday. I hope that you and yours had a lovely 4th of July. I joined family and friends at Patrick and Amber's and enjoyed the holiday celebration between intermitten bouts of wind and rain.
Yesterday the alternator went out on my car (I purchased a 2011 Kia Sorento back in February). It's at my mechanic's now and will be fixed in a day or two.
The sad thing is, I have a dear friend that was diagnosed with cancer just five days ago, that I had planned to go visit today. With the car down and other things going on this week, the trip was postponed until Friday. I got word just a few minutes ago that my dear friend from girlhood days passed away less than an hour ago. Please be in prayer for Nawassa's family.
I'm not sure what I'm feeling right now...and it really doesn't matter. The Lord knows all and He is more than able in any situation, but, not only am I sad, but I guess I am being a bit reflective maybe.
There has been so much loss in recent months and years that sometimes it is hard to fathom. Friday marks the five-year anniversary of my husband's death. Despite all I am soooo thankful to God for gifting us the family and friends that He has blessed us with. Not only have we been blessed as a family, but, though not generally recognized by the world, have known great wealth that will last throughout eternity.
I watch my children and grandchildren struggle...spiritually, relationally, financially...life is hard. And, I realize at times...when I look at my own life and search trying to figure out where I belong and fit in now...how truly far I've fallen from the position that I used to be in...wife, homemaker, homeschooling mom, pastor's wife. Sometimes it feels like a lifetime ago...or maybe another life altogether. I feel fragmented and scattered.
I realize that there are different seasons and I've been in a new one for a long time, but still haven't found my footing. The only thing I know for absolute sure is that God is God, Jesus is real, and that God's Word is the only Truth that there is in this world.
People, learn to be content. We are living times that are unprecidented.
Get in God's Word and study it daily. Love each other unconditionally, forgive freely, and allow one another the grace to make mistakes and to grow from them...to fall and rise again. Whatever problem you or your loved ones are facing...God's got the answer! Get in His Word and make it THE top priority of your day!
I don't know why I had to write today, but thank you for reading and bearing with me. I love you all and value your readership...even though I am THE flakiest and most inconsistant blogger online. God bless you all!
All My Love,
~Rebecca
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