Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Answered Prayer
About a week ago I told the Lord I needed to know why I'm here. I needed to know what my purpose was. I see my husband and other missionaries here and they all have purpose, but I felt like I was just existing until I got to go home. I wrote a letter to God, puring out my heart wanting to have some direction. And in true Julie fashion, I then went to my husband and told him that I was going home in a week if I didn't feel better. Tom was so patient with me, he just simply said he would pray for me. That night our friends Daniel and Lindsay came over and encouraged me and I felt like the Lord lightened my burden (that is what I talked about in my last blog). The Lord gave me strength to keep going, and I praised Him for answering my prayers. I have been slowly feeling better and the Lord has given me peace about staying, so needless to say I forgot about my letter. I forgot about all the questions I cried out for God to answer, until this morning when I logged onto my blog and saw all of the comments. Ephesians 3:20 says, "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us" This morning I remembered all the things I asked of the Lord; I'm in awe because He answered every single question through all of you. Thank you for your honesty, I am humbled that the Lord would use me, and am surprised that the Lord can use such weakness to bring glory to Himself. Praise you Father, you are the strength that gets me through my day. I know that the Bible says the Lord's power is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9) but it's amazing to actually see this principle lived out in life. I praise God that He is attracted to weakness, and that He is using me to fulfill His plan despite myself. Thank you for your encouragement; you have ministered more to me than you will ever know. Thank you for allowing me to pour out my heart and share my life with you. Thank you for not judging me, but rather loving me despite my selfishness. The Lord has used you to keep this weary servant on the right path.......I hope that He will use me to do the same thing for you.
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Julie,
Praise the Lord that He is lifting your soul. While I wept with you on your last blog, I rejoice with you today. God is using you and will continue as you empty yourself and fill it up with His Spirit. We are praying for you guys and think of you all the time. I loved that God showed you the one animal you longed to see - He is that kind of God, very personal and kind!
our family loves you all, susie
Ju:
I love the fact that you told Tommy you were giving it one week then home you were going. I love that God has given you Tommy who is the perfect husband for you. He knew exactly what to say and what not to say.
I'm glad you're doing so much better. I'm glad God answered all your questions. I'm glad you realize you have a purpose in Africa. I've been telling you your purpose for a long time now but does anyone ever listen to the mother, NO! See all the heartache you could have avoided if you had only listened to me!!!! Remember Mother knows best. All kidding aside, I have known for some time that your blog is one of your purposes for being in Africa. With your openness, honesty and ability with words people can relate to the struggles you're facing. They laugh with you, cry with you, they are encouraged when you have victories because it shows them that they too can be victorious in their stuggles when they focus on Jesus.
Thank you Jesus for restoring joy in my sweet girl's heart.
I love you and I miss you and we're counting down the days until December.
Hugs and Kisses,
Mom
Ju,
I am glad that you are feeling better. Truthfully, I knew that our prayers were working for you because my heart felt better for you. I love you so much and can't wait to see you. I am now a person with big teeth and with spikes on the back of my top teeth. Let's just say I don't think you could get anymore metal in my mouth if you tried. Well, I love you guys and want to talk sometime on the phone to you. I talked to Cassie today and she was speaking Swah...I am not even going to try. I think the girl has a nack for it, she sounded really good to an American. The real test is the Africans though. I love you and will talk to you later...Becks
Ju-
I have to tell you how much I am enjoying your sis-in-law Kathi! She is so real and smart and teaches me something new about myself every time I see her! I don't respond often to your messages, mostly because I feel so inadequate! What could I say to you that you couldn't come up with on your own? BUT I will say that you are an inspiration to keep on fighting the fight ... even when you feel like you don't have any fight left! We are thrilled that everyone returned safe from their trip and are excited for you all to do the same! XOXO Jules
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