Paul makes it a point to emphasize that we, as Christians, should and must lead a Spirit-filled lives. Gifts are just unique manifestations of the same Spirit and are given for the common good. Not just for the body or those that we choose to that we will bless but rather for all. These gifts are also for the drawing people into the body as well. I am impressed by the list and wish I could see and experience the manifestation of them. But God is deliberate in his giving of these gifts for His kingdom.
Each day draws closer to when I say goodbye to Daniel. I know that it is not farewell and I can always call him or text him but it still hurts. He is the flesh of my flesh and bone of my bones and as David called him, my sefesit (sensitive) son. These past few months have been awesome - getting together and praying for and with him and he for me. I truly praise God for the past retreat and what that has done for my relationship with him.
I ponder as to what to write or say on my scrapbook page to him. I pray that I can be encouraging yet real as well to him. He knows that we will always support him no matter what happens. I trust that he will grow from this experience and that God will "take him to new heights". To say that I love him is an understatement - I would die for him and for David and Irene.
This venture will be an adjustment to our finances given his new situation and I pray that each one of us will bear that responsibility as a family.
I also want to keep others in prayer as well - the Carroll family who lost their mom and the Rodgers family as they move on without Hannah Joy. I also want to keep the Cambodian team that is leaving in a week in prayer as well.
Praise for today: for God who gives us spiritual gifts for the common good.
if u lived near my dad, you guys could get together and encourage each other about missing kids. well, he probably wouldn't have anything to encourage you with unfortunately. BUT i just mean to say, you're not alone. other parents go through this too, and i appreciate that you will have a deeper appreciation for what my parents go through. and also, I am very encouraged myself to know that the retreat brought about such incredible steps in ya'lls relationship and healing :). That is really glorifying to God- seeing His work there. Love survives distances :). I know you guys will hurt, but He'll keep growing your family even more :). So remind yourself of all the truths about God that you remind us of all the time :). Be comforted by His spirit :). We love you Uncle Herbie :).
ReplyDeletethanks Megin! You are loved as well. I am thankful that he raised such a wonderful child! I just need to "let go and let GOD!"
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