Greg Loves Sarah

“Thou hast made waiting beautiful; Thou has made patience divine. Thou hast taught us that the Father’s will may be received just because it is His will. Thou hast revealed to us that a soul may see nothing but sorrow in the cup and yet may refuse to let it go, convinced that the eye of the Father sees further than its own.” ~George Matheson, in Streams in the Desert

So. THIS is what happens when you leave Melanie B. and Erin W. alone in your office with a bazillion innocent balloons (which were left for me in my office so sweetly by my dear friend Josh!) :-D Wowsers, I love those folks!!!!

Click on the image and you should be able to read some of their SWEET, THOUGHTFUL notes which range from “*hugs*” to “Boo’s” to marriage proposals :-D hehe

I am ONE BLESSED GIRL!

“I don’t know what has you down today, my friend,
but I just had a thought that I hope might encourage you:

Keep in mind, my dearest Sarah, that our enemy does NOT want this to be a victorious day for you. Our foe will do everything he can to discourage, and defeat you, period. No, having a “good” day shouldn’t be easy—especially coming off such a week that we have had. Last week, the enemy lost big. I have no doubt that he wants to change that around for this week. This truly is a battle. We can’t think of each day as a regular day, but as an opportunity to reclaim ground for Christ. Sarah, God has given you an optimism, LOVE and joy that very few people have. Rejoice that you have a day to fight for Christ. Fight hard, claim truth, and win the victory for today through Christ alone. Put on HIS armor—your flesh WILL fail you. And when today is over, even if you don’t FEEL victorious, then give that day to the Lord, and prepare to fight for tomorrow. I’m fighting with you, I’m praying for you, and so are so MANY that love you and support you on all sides.

I love ya,
Mel”

Thank You, Father…for the gift of a friend. I pray that You would use these words, sent to me, to encourage others as well. Be exalted, oh God, in all the earth – and may it start in my heart…

Dear Christa was such a living picture of sweetness and beauty of heart, of innocence and purity. During her life, she truly walked with God. She lived in His Presence – wholly and holy devoted to her Heavenly Groom. She truly was the Bride of Christ – it showed in her love, in her countenance, in her joy. I think of Christa and my heart smiles, and I want to be more like Christ, to walk more purely, to love more deeply, to love My God First.

I praise my Heavenly Father for the testimony of dear Christa’s life here on earth. I rejoice with her knowing that she is in the Presence of our Lord. Having seen Christa’s walk here, I can imagine – just in a small way – her joy at the throne of God. God is good always and in all things…

“Precious in the sight of Jehovah

is the death of his saints.”

Psalm 116:15