I've had to sing the Kutless song "Strong Tower" to myself over and over again today. Tonight was the night I had to take my dog to his new home. I knew it was going to be difficult, but I didn't know just how difficult it would be. I can't remember the last time I have cried this much, this hard and in such a short amount of time. My heart is breaking, but I know it's temporary and I know that the future holds great things for me and for God's Kingdom. That has to be my focus. Jesus told us that we have to lose our lives to find them and to sell everything we own and give to the poor and follow Him. OK, God. I'm giving You my life. Take it. It's Yours to do with it what You will. Through the pain and the suffering I will praise You because that is what You are worthy of. Jesus knows my pain and He knows what it means to suffer. Like Peter said, I will rejoice in participating in the sufferings of Christ. Goodbye, Ponce! You were a wonderful dog and I will miss you so much. You will have a wonderful life in your new home!
Michelle,
ReplyDeleteTonight when Justus and I were praying, he started crying for you and Ponce. Like really crying. We had a really great conversation about giving up things to help others. I assured him that you had found a good home for Ponce and told him how hard it was for you to give him up and how there were lots of kids in Africa who cry because they have lost their families, etc.. and that you really want to go and help them.
Then we got into a really great conversation about Africa, we pulled out maps, etc..
It was a great moment. I think you've got a really great prayer warrior for you in the making.
WOW! That fills my heart up so much. Thank you for your prayers and for sharing that!
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