God is AWESOME

God never ceases to amaze me!  I go back and forth (as I am sure most parents do) about whether or not I am doing the right thing by "my" kids, but i know God put them here for a reason. (we'll get back to this in a moment)

So today we had baptism.  One of the ladies who was baptized has been in and out of our (the church) lives for the past few years.  Her story and that of her husband who attends with her and their children is an amazing one of God's awesomeness. One of the great things about baptism is that allows for a completely evangelistic service.

One of my friends, who redidicated his life this past summer, decided to be baptized after witnessing the other celebrations and listening to the sermon.  I was able to come in for that portion of the service and sit with my great friend as she watched her husband show the church his recommitment to our Lord and Savior.  Then, of course, i had to leave to be ready for service to end. 

As the service let out one of my friends comes to tell me my oldest is talking with the pastor in the back.  About 5 minutes later, she and one of her friends come up to me to tell me she got saved!  She turned her life over to Christ!  How AWESOME is that!?!

I of course did what all parents do, hugged her tightly and promptly went  to tell my friends and burst into tears.  This is the reason God put them here...so they will know His great love and will see first hand that love in others.  I am just thankful He is allowing me t be a part of it.

Now, I havent asked all the questions yet b/c a friend came home with her and we have all just been hanging out.  I know she understands the decision she made b/c she was talking with Jason and he is very good about explaining and very intentional about being sure the person he is speaking with fully comprehends what is taking place.  Not to say we wont have that conversation, b/c we will, but my heart is at peace b/c she has been talking with ppl I know and trust when it comes to spiritual issues like this.

All this to say God is moving (as always) and is allowing me to see that movement.  He is encouraging me and using me though I make so thorough a mess.  He is using Grace Park to change the lives of the girls who have been in and out of my home. And he is using those girls to change me.