Tuesday, April 27, 2010

No Boundaries

Something struck me hard this weekend.

Once again, it wasn't an idea that came brand new to me. However, it's an idea that for some crazy reason doesn't stay with me for long periods of time.

God has no boundaries. There is nothing too big or too small for him. Nothing outrageously difficult... or silly. His hand is upon things that we have forgotten about, or maybe even just given up on. He hasn't forgotten, and He most definitely DOES NOT give up on anything!

I find it absolutely amazing when God shows me proof of this. Not that I need proof of His existence, or what He is capable of. It's just... SO. GOOSEBUMPISHLY (I know, not a word) COOL! Can I just share with you some details?

There is this family that J and I have been praying for. They are a really neat family. They are good people. They don't know Jesus. It breaks my heart because I happen to be extremely attached to their sweet little two year old girl. She is the little one that I have watched three days a week since she was two months old. Their older son is Luke's age and he has been a big part of us for a long time too. Now that this little girl is old enough to talk and sing, we have taught her songs like 'Jesus Loves Me'. Hearing her sing about Jesus and hearing the boys tell her stories of Jesus and His love for her makes me want to cry. I want to cry because I wonder if she will grow up really knowing about God's love for her. I honestly don't even know what that would feel like. Anyhow, we had the most awesome opportunity to take both she and her brother to church with us last Sunday. We have asked their parents many times, but there has always been a reason why it wouldn't work. This time... they said "Yes". This past Sunday, a friend at church approached me and told me that she had biked with their dad that day. Coincidental? I don't think so. God is actively at work... even though I had almost given up. He never had, and all this time He has been there. I know He will continue to be, and in my heart I feel that sweet little Keirrah WILL know of her Savior's love for her. She will sing the words of 'Jesus Loves Me' and know what it means!

Another example? There is another family that we have known for many years. We have had more than our fair share of difficulties with our relationship. There have been some pretty rocky roads for us where forgiveness has been HUGE. I think we have all thought that we had forgiven each other, but we hadn't really lived it out until... this weekend. I realized how important it is not to just forgive someone, but to exemplify forgiveness in our actions and our words. This family that I speak of had dinner with us in our house this weekend, and it wasn't until they left that night that I realized how big it was that they were here... in our house. I talked with her later and told her (through many tears) how amazed I was at how God works in our lives. I told her how I stood in my living room for a good 15 minutes after they left almost in dis-belief. I am amazed at even concerning something that I thought I could just forget about, God had something so much bigger in mind. He had complete restoration in mind.

There are no boundaries for my God. He reminded me of that this weekend. He takes care of the details... even the ones that I'm tempted to give up on or forget about. I'm so overwhelmed with these thoughts.... so grateful.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I just wanted to tell you that your blog is such an inspiration to me. I randomly stumbled upon it one night by just clicking "next blog," and I have continued to read it ever since. That first night I found it I stayed awake for 3 hours reading every post you'd made, and I cried and laughed and prayed and thanked God that I had found this little blog. It was as if God had allowed me to find your blog at the perfect time I needed to hear some of your words in my life. I just wanted you to know that I admire you and the way you are raising your family, even though I only know you through this blog, and God is using you and this blog to touch my life (and I'm sure many others). Our God is amazing, isn't He? God bless you!

Alexis said...

Amen to the comment above!

Tami said...

To my "Anonymous" reader...

You made my heart smile this morning. I'm so glad that what I share on these pages brings goodness to you!

Your words were so kind, and YES... our God IS amazing!

Dad said...

Translation please.

D.M. SOLIS said...

Dear One,

Your blog is beautiful. Makes me nostalgic for my brothers, my mum and especially my Dad, who passed away last April. Will keep you and your beautiful family in my prayers, that you all remember to "duck," and that you will continue to learn and grow together if you forget. With great love.

Diane