Jonah -- Family Night

Hello!

This morning as I sat to do my bible reading I was feeling like I just wanted to read a story, so I read the book of Jonah. My heart was greatly touched by it. I realized that I am often like Jonah. I run from God's will for my life, I fall on my face, and coming running back like a puppy with my tail between my legs. I follow his will and then fall right back into a place of complaining and doubt. What it is about being human with our sinful nature that makes us think that we are better than God?

I was also stunned by what a powerful testimony Jonah was for God even in his running away from God. The others on the boat realized that God is THE God through the power and might that God put forth in the storm. In our terms today we would say that they "accepted". This also brought me a sense of comfort because even in Jonah's disobedience God still used it to bring others to Himself.

I pray that I have the strength and obedience to follow Christ now matter what and stop running in the other direction, but I know that God is with me and He is always at work!

Praise God!

Last night was the Family Night kick-off for the 2009 - 2010 year. Everything went so smoothly -- I think. I was in heaven. I walked in with two of my favorite children...Calvin and Shannon. After Dad left Shannon was having a hard time and was the one who got to calm her down. I love that girl so much! Shortly after she was born I went to Israel and I was afraid that she wouldn't get to know me the way her brother did, but those doubts were short lived. I feel so blessed to have those children in my life.

This is Shannon. Isn't she just adorable!