A Woman After God's Own Heart
I just finished reading the New York Times Best Seller Kisses from Katie by Katie Davis. I highly recommend it. The whole book is something you have to read slowly. Chapter by chapter, in order to really understand and digest what you just read. There are simply too many pearls of wisdom to share, so I encourage you to get yourself a copy and read it. Then we can share together!
One thing Katie said towards the end of the book that struck me was about getting nearer to the heart of God. After counting several stories of terrible situations such as a baby who had a nine millimeter hole in her heart, having a baby daughter taken away by the biological mother, and the sheer numbers of orphaned, starving children, Katie said that through her suffering and hurts, she is getting nearer to the heart of God.
As I read that statement, I was struck dumb. Whenever I prayed to be a woman after God's own heart, I didn't think about the anguish He is constantly going through because of all the pain and chaos we have in this planet. I didn't realize that with love, there is long-suffering. The people you love are the ones you are most vulnerable to. God is vulnerable to every hurt we chuck at His face. As I try to prepare myself for the mission God has given me at Holbrook, I am now starting to comprehend all that it will require of me. This is not a job that demands my skills or talents. This is an assignment God has placed in me that will require all of me and then some. I will be in a beautiful, self-sacrificing place, with God being my Source of strength, wisdom, and direction.
I ask for prayers that God will continue to train me and teach me. That He may continue to work in my heart so that I can be an acceptable temple for Him. I long to be a reflection of Jesus and His character.
One thing Katie said towards the end of the book that struck me was about getting nearer to the heart of God. After counting several stories of terrible situations such as a baby who had a nine millimeter hole in her heart, having a baby daughter taken away by the biological mother, and the sheer numbers of orphaned, starving children, Katie said that through her suffering and hurts, she is getting nearer to the heart of God.
As I read that statement, I was struck dumb. Whenever I prayed to be a woman after God's own heart, I didn't think about the anguish He is constantly going through because of all the pain and chaos we have in this planet. I didn't realize that with love, there is long-suffering. The people you love are the ones you are most vulnerable to. God is vulnerable to every hurt we chuck at His face. As I try to prepare myself for the mission God has given me at Holbrook, I am now starting to comprehend all that it will require of me. This is not a job that demands my skills or talents. This is an assignment God has placed in me that will require all of me and then some. I will be in a beautiful, self-sacrificing place, with God being my Source of strength, wisdom, and direction.
I ask for prayers that God will continue to train me and teach me. That He may continue to work in my heart so that I can be an acceptable temple for Him. I long to be a reflection of Jesus and His character.
Your post reminds me of something my friend André once told me:
ReplyDelete"Each student is an assignment from God. As you give them their assignments, always keep in mind that the Almighty is giving you yours. Each student is fertile soil for the seed of the Kingdom of heaven. God sees – He sees that you're being a teacher is simply the technical appearance. What you really are is a gardener. Plant seeds, a little water when they need it, and whole lot of light.
You're changing the world."
You've already got a green thumb. :)