Is God really good? In theory I believe so however, when God feels so far away, when my heart teems with anxiety, when the list of unanswered prayers seems insurmountable, when the inequality on earth appears never to be overcome, in those moments, if I’m honest He doesn’t seem so good after all. But then again, if I choose to believe that God is not good, well that doesn’t sit right either. Maybe the truth is God is way more present then I could ever imagine. Maybe He chooses not to simply eradicate my worries, in hopes that I will turn in prayer and choose to invest my trust in Him. Maybe His timing really is better than mine. Maybe His heart mourns injustice deeper than humanly fathomable. Surrounded by stark contrasts of wealth and poverty and working in a community entrenched by cycles of hopelessness and despair, it’s so easy to focus my attention on all the things God “hasn’t done” instead of concentrating on all the incredible blessings that He has given. Sometimes I even take answered prayers for granted without ever acknowledging Him and brush past God’s provision without gratitude in my heart. “Count Your Blessings,” an old exhortation I’m sure we’ve all heard before. But more ever, even while writing this blog, I am stirred to do just that. So I purpose a challenge. For the next 21 days I commit to writing 10 things a day that I am thankful for; who’s with me? Though this challenge may we recognize the goodness of God and experience a deeper measure of His joy like never before! Below are a just a few dear ones who have been blessings to me (Ronald, my boyfriend and a man who inspires me to follow Jesus each day, Kristen, more than a cousin but rather the sister I never had, and Diana, a little one from Sisterhood full of giggles, affection and a whole lot of attitude) Please keep me in prayer as I live and serve in South Africa. For those who would also like to partner financially you can easily give by clicking the link below. Thank You!
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1 Chronicles 16:8"Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know Archives
December 2017
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