On Sunday, we found out from SS that they placed another upset bid on Friday, which means the ten-day window has been extended again—now until the 22nd. Wow. God, You continue to amaze me!
Yesterday was such a good day! I met with M and her mom for our first day of the 90 Days with the One and Only study. I loved listening to their perspectives—it was such a great conversation! But the best part of all? M’s mom prayed and gave her life to Jesus! That was incredible!
During our study, we spent some time reflecting on Mary’s visit with Elizabeth—how important that time must have been for her. She was encouraged, lifted up, and strengthened before she had to face her family and Joseph with the news of her pregnancy. It was like Jesus was shoring her up to prepare her for what was coming.
That really struck a chord with me, because I realized God did the same thing for Tom and me. When we went up to the mountains for our anniversary—the same day my car was taken away—He was shoring us up for the battles we would face in the days ahead. What an amazing bit of insight!
On my way to meet them yesterday morning, I noticed that I was already exhausted. The last four nights, I’ve slept straight through, which never happens! I mentioned this to the Lord, and He reminded me—I’ve started a new job. I’m using parts of my mind, emotions, and spiritual muscles that I’m not used to. He brought to mind how I felt when I first started waiting tables, or when I began working at Alerts and Icoria—I was always exhausted in the beginning because I was doing something new.
I laughed and said, “You’re right! This is a new job!” It’s stretching me in ways I hadn’t expected, and of course, that’s going to take a toll.
Today, I’m meeting with C (A’s girlfriend) for lunch.
Lord, I pray that You would guide my heart. Let my words and thoughts be directed by You alone. May I speak Your words—not my own.
Amen.
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