I intended to share these thoughts last week; my time to do so slipped by faster than I could get to a computer. That just means a bigger entry this time around :)
I recently heard a song by third day, entiled Nothing Compares. As I listened, I was once again struck with the realization that their is not one thing which compares to the greatness of knowing and having a relationship with the Lover of our souls. God sent his one and only son, extending a free gift of grace and forgivness, through his death and ressurection, in order that we could live freely and with great joy. What compares to that? Waking up daily to that truth inspires me to finish strong with the mission I have been called to this summer in Cortez.
Personally, I believe there are a few other things in my life of which nothing compares.
Nothing compares to being an American woman, free to dance to the beat of her own goals and aspirations.
Nothing compares to having a full belly 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Nothing compares to having a roof over my head and a warm bed to rest in each evening.
Nothing compares to having an education; not only a high school diploma, but a higher ed. degree.
The one's to follow may be a little biased but...:)Nothing compares to having the most supportive, loving, family a girl could ask for.
Nothing compares to having a father who is faithful to his wife and five children.
Nothing compares to having a stepmom who has more than adopted me as one of her own.
Nothing compares to having incredible grandparents full of wisdom and love.
Nothing compares to having aunts and uncles who encourage and affirm...
and ultimately, nothing compares to the relationship I have with God in heaven. He is my stronghold and advocate, to whom I confide and who is faithful in providing a portion that is adequate each and every day.
thankful!
Anna
2 comments:
Miss Anna,
You have no idea how beautiful and refreshing it is for me to see your picture of "yea God"'s how i miss hearing you yell that to me over a bunch of screaming campers, or wisper it to me as we walk through the field toward our tabbits. I miss you incredibly and there truly is nothing that will compare to our great God! Your friendship is a beautiful blessing and i cannot wait to see you. Thank you again, for calling me on my wedding day, that ment so much to me. Your faithfulness to friendship and to God is so refreshing. you wear your faith on your sleve and it is beautiful. Thank you for trusting Jesus! I am praying for you. See you soon!
Anna darlin',
i know your week is just kicking off but i also know that this week will be very difficult in the sense that it will be your last there in Cortez on the YouthWorks team. of course i miss you incredibly and i cannot wait to wrap you in a big hug, but i also want you to know that while you are away and this week; while you experience the joy of a completed mission and the heartache of leaving, i am praying that Our God would fill you with all strength to get up every morning with praise in your heart and walk through every day with the satisfaction of a job well done and the joy of knowing that those seeds you've been planting in the children's lives there have not been in vain and they will not spoil. Anna, God has used you this summer in the lives of so many and while it is so hard to leave remember that our God is Great and He will be with those children and their families and with the youth that you have been influencing all summer. I am so proud to call you my friend and my sister in Christ. Press on and know i'll be here when you get home!!!
Many Prayers,
Christina
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