My current roommate, Julie, just scolded me and told me to update this at least once more before I leave - So Jules(do you like that I actually called you that?!), this one's for you! Its too bad I really have nothing substantial to share.
I finished work a week ago Friday and this week I have been house sitting for my (old) employers. While its been nice to have a big house all to myself, sleep in a queensize bed and not have to purchase my own groceries, this has been a stressful week.
Until last night, and remember that I am leaving for Ecuador on Monday(that's 2 days!), I did not have anywhere to store my belongings. It was becoming a burden heavier than one that I wanted to bear on my own. Then yesterday I was listening to a cd and heard a songster(that's what The Salvation Army calls the choir) song that, amidst my inner turmoil, was a slap in the face.
"there he was just waiting,
in our old familiar place
an empty spot beside him,
where once i used to wait
to be filled with strength and wisdom
for the battles of the day
i would have passed him by again
if i didn't hear him say
i miss my time with you
those moments together
i need to be with you each day
and it hurt's me when you say
you're too busy
busy trying to serve me
but how can you serve me
when your spirit's empty
there's a longing in my heart
wanting more than just a part of you
it's true i miss my time with you
what do i have to offer
how can i truly care my
efforts have no meaning
when your presence isn't there
but you will provide the power
if i take time to pray
i'll stay right here beside him
and you will never have to say...
How true these words were to me. God spoke to me in the car(through my tears) and reminded me that His strength is perfect when my strength is gone. It worked and guess what? I now have a place(2 actually) to store my things. It was strange and amazing at the same time.
So...that's it. Oh wait - my church had a community picnic today and about 500 people showed up!!! WOOHOO! It was great. I'm pooped beyond belief(with that an moving my junk), but it was a very productive day over all. Now I need to shower!
There you have it. You will all hear from me in August(with pics, I hope). Until then, have an enjoyable summer and God Bless you all.
Denise ;)
1 week ago
2 comments:
oh Dee, i'm so glad that you did one more post before you leave!!! wow, a community picnic with that many ppl!!! that's awesome!!!
have a great summer, hon. I know that it will be tiring and challenging, but very rewarding ultimately. God's power and strength are yours. . and when you to go B.C. to be a Holy Terror you will be pushed to your limits, but you will probably have never felt so alive and such a servant. I only wish that i could take a 1 year sabbatical to come along! God bless you hon!!
all the best denise.......God bless
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