weeding :)

Weeding this morning! loved it! My fingers went into the ground and felt the moist dirt with the satisfaction of knowing those weeds are out of there! At least until the next time they try to pop out of my hard work. I actually took pictures of my impatient garden. They are still a little short but no shortness in color. They are so beautiful to look at. They remind me of the youth I used to work with at Snellville Christian. So much life in them, so much color, so different yet so alike in Christ. I miss all those kids. They have grown and began new lives some together some in places I never would have tought. I'm so proud of you guys. God gave me the privilege to work with you and perhaps put a little seed, water or even trim some of you. God is so faithful. we don't always see the results, but He sees the big picture and oh how beautiful it is. Even when you feel surrounded by weeds, there is someone right there watching over you and if you trust Him, He'll help you through your trials. He may not remove the weed, because you may be strong enough to do it but fearful enough not to try it. Do so my darling! It is time for you to step up and trust The Creator in just this trial. If I had given up when the dr said its in your head and your chest I would be in a heck of situation right now. Actually, Terry, Lauren and Tom would be. They are watching how my faith grows, how God is working in people's lives. Isaiah 43:19 "19 See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland.

Now what is this supposed to mean to you and me? To me it means that He can use this old (not too old now :))body to be glorified and to show others no matter what age that He can do all things even when it seems impossible. Let's face it we are self centered no matter how hard we try. We think about what He can do for us instead how we can help those around us who are so desperately in need of Christ. Let's focus on the need around us, personal or not and reach out to someome who might least expected.

I am grateful right now because there are people reaaching out to Terry and I that I don't really know, but who care and are making sacrifices to help us out with this unplanned situation. My sweet neighbor can't get around without a walker and I don't know why, but our neighbors are reaching out to him. Some may not know Christ but they will hear about Him somehow. I thank God that my youngest sister is bouncing back from her surgery and hopefully start treatments soon.

My hope is to drive myself to her place withing the next few weeks and spend time with her.
Please pray for my middle sister, Nilda. I know she's overwhelmed by all of this but she trusts in the Lord through it all.

Isaiah 43:19 says " See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness
and streams in the wasteland. "

I see God working miracles in people's lives (may be unnoticed to us at the moment). Some one may be looking for a special someone and realizes that Holy Spirit is the someone special who will guide his every step. Listen careful to Holy Spirit, be still, and keep reading His word. Some of you are right there in front of the spring (you know the old saying you can bring a horse to water but can't make it drink) Stop looking around to so see who is drinking, DRINK! Holy Spirit has been patient with you, "do you know perceive it?" God is making a way for you in the wilderness ( he never said it would be easy) and streams in the wasteland (water=holy spirit) You have every tool you need my love. Father, Son and Holy Ghost!!

I would love to hear from some of you and how He is making ways in your wildernes and streams in the wasteland around you. Shine His light! Love you,Doris