Overwhelmed by Kindness

Today I did something that I do not usually do, I asked for help and prayers from others. The response that I got from this prayer request totally overwhelmed me. I had not expected the support, love, and encouragement that I would receive. I am very blessed to be able to be part of a community that really loves and cares about others.

God works in many mysterious ways and things are always on his time. If I had followed my plan for this year I never would have returned to College Age Ministry and I would have never received this loving community. He amazes me with the people that he has put in my life that have pushed me and continue to push me to step out there and take a chance. I do not know where I would be today without his endless love and wonderful friends.

The reason I asked for prayer today is because I am having a medical procedure done tomorrow and I just don't know what they are going to find out and I need to remember to trust God and not lose hope in him. He will carry me and keep me strong. He loves me and will never forsake me. When I suffer he is right there beside me.

A song that has brought encouragement to me to day is "What Faith Can Do" by Kutless.

"Everybody falls sometimes.

Gotta find the strength to rise from the ashes and make a new beginning.

Anyone can feel the ache, think it's more than you can take.

But you're stronger, stronger than you know.

Don't you give up now, the sun will soon be shining.

Gotta face the clouds to find the silver lining.

I've seen dreams that move the mountains.

Hope that doesn't ever end even when the sky is falling.

I've seen miracles just happen.

Silent prayers get answered, broken hearts become brand new.

That's what faith can do..."