Last weekend while up at my brother's place I took this picture of a rainbow that we saw. I hadn't seen one in a while so I thought it was cool. So did Sam. We tried to convince them that there was a pot of gold at the end of it and that he should go and find it. He didn't go for it though.
The funny thing is, is that in a way there is. A rainbow is a symbol of one of God's promises to us. He told Noah after the flood that He would never again destroy human kind by a flood. The rainbow was a reminder of this. In a larger sense it sort of is reminder of all of God's promises to us. We need to hold fast to these and know that God loves us during the tough times of life. My life has been messed up, in turmoil and lately extremely busy this year. But I know God is walking with me through all of it. And I have the faith that He will provide all of my needs.
It is amazing to me how is continually calling me to do His work. It was just this week that I heard the lady running the youth groups needed help. God but it on my heart to help with them. So I volunteered this morning. It was interesting because apparently the youth leader had praying for people to help, especially men, and several of us volunteered. I don't know what I will be helping with, but it should be fun.
In general just everything God has done in my life the last couple of years is a minor miracle. I never thought I would be doing the things that I am at the church that I am involved in. I know it is a God thing, because my skill set isn't very good. But He somehow seems to keep giving me things to do. It shows that as long as you have a willing heart, He can use you.
Well I guess I am starting to ramble a little. Just remember God's love for you when you see a rainbow. MAY GOD'S BLESSINGS BE WITH YOU 'TILL NEXT TIME.
THE GREAT ONE
1 comment:
Larry,
You so often touch me with your writing. God has a plan for all of us and we need to be obedient to his calling. I too have had so many changes in the last year, I feel like God is preparing me for a new chapter in my life. A chapter full of work in his name. The ministries I have become involded in have nutured my spirit and softened my heart. My faith is being fed daily by our wonderful church family. I never expected to be as fullfilled as I am. As a parent of two teens, let me thank you for volunteering and a word of advise, wear your shabby clothes to the youth services, they do some pretty nasty things. These kids are at such a precarious time in thier lives and need positive role models. Thank you for sharing your heart, your wisdom and your rainbow with all of us.
Christina
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