December 31, 2010

‎"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. "
Hebrews 11:1

This is my verse for 2011. I am reminded almost daily of the fact that my time and plans are just silly attempts at self importance. And I'm just not that important. Shocking I know. The fact is only God's timing and plan are worth serving, worth sacrificing for. His plan will not change, His timing is perfect. So that countdown on my Google homepage that says 15 hours and 11 minutes till Belgium well that would be a Cynthi timeline not a God one. In my rush to figure it all out, plan every last detail I forgot who I was actually going to Belgium for. To bring glory to my God. To make His name famous. He who called me is making a way for us, I can't always see that way but that's okay.

So that's where Hebrews 11:1 comes in. "...assurance about what we do not see." I have assurance that the God who I hope in has prepared this journey even before He spoke this earth into creation. He alone is in control. He alone deserves my hearts desire. It is the best place to be, trusting and following God even when I can't see the next step. I know He does so I will boldly and humbly follow His lead as a new year dawns.

I am excited about what God will do in 2011. I am ecstatic about how He will accomplish it and most of all I eagerly look forward to seeing who He will put in our lives to make this journey happen. Thank you Father for your love, mercy, faithfulness and protection. Most of all thank you for your Son, whose blood has made me free!

The "Real" St Nicholas Story.

Provided by a favorite tomato and cucumber. Bob and Larry gave us with a sweet morning conversation about God's generosity and our response to it. I will admit I teared up, hard not to with a sweet song playing in the background of little veggies sharing their gifts to help a family in need. If you are looking for a way to show the true spirit of the season with your children this is a great tool.

Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

This weekend a dear family friend took her life. She leaves behind a loving husband, two children and grandchildren. To be sure she was dealing with depression and could not see through he cloudiness to the hope we have only in Jesus.

Lifting up this family this morning and searching for a way to help. The darkness of this world is real. Many seek to destroy our hope. Only One came to "seek and save" us, the lost. (Luke 19:10)

Praying for a real way to show His love to those around me. His light and His glory are our purpose. I want to be humble enough to be a useful vessel for Him.

Thank you God for your mercy. Thank you Jesus for many second chances. Shine through me today!

Merry Wherry Housing Christmas Party

Volunteering at Wherry has shown me a lot of great things. The most important thing is that we are always equipped to serve God when we obey His call. Serving alongside college and high school students is an amazing thing. Seeing their willingness to serve I believe is seeing the very heart of Jesus. The children respond in exciting ways to the love and encouragement they get here. I love being a part of a church body and community that actively seeks ways to bring glory to God. Thanks kids (big ones too) for reminding me of our purpose. Love you all!

Today God sends the first of our Belgium Family to Brussels. The Goens are leaving today. I am excited to see them go and pained a little too. Mostly I am proud of the change I've seen in the life of my family since God joined us with them and three other families on this amazing journey.

Praying for safe travels for them today. A quick apartment find in Brussels. a person of peace to guide them through the first few days and most importantly for glory to be brought to God and the name of His Son Jesus to be made famous. Go get 'em Goens and get ready Belgium! We love you!