Reminders of the God Kind...

Yesterday, I busted my hump to get the rest of my Christmas decorations finished.

And because of said "busted hump", I slept in! I still managed to make it to 3rd service at church. Upon walking in, I ran into 2 special people that I invited to our church a few short months ago. Much to my surprise, they announced that they were BOTH getting baptized this morning! When Jackie and Dan stepped into that cold baptism pool, they rocked my weary and frazzled feeling soul!

As I mentioned a few posts ago, the past few weeks have left me feeling tired, overwhelmed, and at times, very lacking in my own spiritual walk. I know its because I haven't taken the necessary quiet time with my Maker... and because of that I'm left feeling like a heavy weight is upon my shoulders to accomplish it ALL. I've tried to tackle everything with my own personal strength. Christianity is full of reminders that with God's help we will accomplish much - but not because of our OWN strength only because of His help. The Word says that His yoke is easy and His burden is light...

After church today, I had plans to literally run out the door to finish some shopping at Barnes and Noble. Standing next to the baptism pool and hearing our pastor talk about Jackie and Dan's faith journey made me stop and take a deep breath. My heart was so full of God's goodness, mercy, and forgiveness!

In Jackie and Dan's public display of baptism, I was reminded that the Christmas decorations, the shopping, the laundry, the cleaning, the dishes, and the busyness - they are all going to be there waiting to be finished. But the eternal moment to see a friend come to Jesus' feet and proclaim Him as their Lord and Savior... Yep, its like the credit card commercial - PRICELESS! I stood there and cried like a baby. The ugly cry just don't matter at time like that friends.... It. Just. Don't. Matter! God is incredibly awesome like that...

Jackie and Dan... thanks for being my friend. Thanks for taking the time to stop and listen to God's voice. Thanks for reminding me that this Season isn't about the decorations or the shopping, its about remembering Him. Much love and congratulations to you both!...

I hope that we will live on the same block in Heaven! :-)