The intent of this blog is to magnify Jesus and tell of His wondrous deeds!!! He is forever faithful and lavishing grace upon grace on me and my family and I want to tell of His awesome works!!! As the Israelites were so quick to forget God's provision in the face of drought and suffering as am I quick to grumble or wish for different when things don't go my way. So God has layed on my heart to journal of His abounding goodness and faithfulness in my life so my mind and heart would be fixed on Jesus, the Author and Perfector of my faith!!!
Well, tonight, Monday, August 5th, has me sitting in my room with 4 precious children asleep upstairs. The mood is quiet but my heart is full of joy!!!!! Noah, our 8 year old, has been asking so many gospel questions lately. Praise God for His work in his heart and Matt and I are trusting God in His perfect timing to draw Noah's heart and give him a new heart that seeks the Lord and desires to glorify Him with everything he is! Tucker, Mr. 6 yr old, is so full of life and laughter! He, too, is beginning to truly desire things of the Lord and simply wants to "have Jesus!!" Our "Tay-bug" (3...almost 4 she's quick to remind us) is absolutely a joy and refreshment to any hurting soul. She wants to laugh with and take care of whomever she is around. She is never without words and I pray that God will let her tell so many people about Jesus over the course of her life. Ah, then there's little Nora!! Our 2 year old. Full of energy, whether positive or negative, everything is FULL on!!! She reminds me of God's unfailing love as that is her new thing to say. "Mommy, I love you. You love me? I love you!!!" Oh, what a gift!!
This summer has been full of so many memories. Normal life/routine memories, new beginnings, family adventures, and sanctification moments for the parents as much as the children!! Thank you Jesus for Your constant work even when I kick and scream and want it my way!!! Thank you for changing me and helping me enjoy "little" moments along the journey and may I grow in this mindset.
As I watch my husband continually seek the Lord for help and guidance I am awed by the fact that twelve years ago Matt Gurney said "Yes!" to marrying me. We have grown so much this summer in our reliance on God's strength and in our love and care for one another. Thank you, Jesus, that you gave me a leader that points me to You even when it may feel uncomfortable! He had the opportunity to preach in church last night and oh, to hear Matt break the Word with such honest, humble passion is a sign of God's faithfulness in and of itself!! So many affirming words from others! What are you leading us to, Lord?
God has brought a friend into my life to pray with on a regular basis. She is great encouragement to me over our honest and sometimes tearful conversations. He has reconciled another friendship after much heartache. But forgiveness is there because of the forgiveness we receive at the cross!
The Lord has opened a door for me to teach the Word to High School girls on a regular basis after showing me that He has given me the desire to do so!! The opportunity is all His doing!!!! I'm praying about and meeting with people about a vision He's given me to help young parents connect and grow in their love for Jesus and His church. Praying over those details!
The summer over the past 6 years has been a very testing time with our finances. My piano lessons pretty much cease and this is a huge cut in our family income. We prayed and really committed to some specific things at the beginning of this summer (cheaper dinners, not as many road trips which meant I was home for 9 days while Matt went to Ecuador, simpler living) and asked the Lord to by His own doing provide more piano students than ever! I can now say with only 2 weeks left of this "dry" time that He IS faithful and will do over and above what you expect or imagine. 20 students, sustained energy during single parent life, thankful hearts over PB&J, and enjoyment of one another as opposed to the goings and doings of culture are a testimony of His hand on our life!!!!
This may seem like a unorganized list, and it is, but as I meditate on His faithfulness things flood my mind! This only scratches the surface, but as my first entry it somewhat catches you up!
My heart wants to testify, " I see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." Psalm 27:13-14
I will point many to read and follow your beautiful heart and words. Great start to an amazing idea! Now to get the word out.
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