two good reminders

We had some visitors in the office this past week, and they shared during staff prayer time. They each shared what God had laid on their hearts, which was incredibly encouraging for me. It was good to hear God's truths spoken - and to be reminded of a couple things i sometimes lose track of.

first - one of the guys shared that as important as the work we are doing is, and as much as God cares about the work we do...he is also concerned about the work He is doing in us...the way He's transforming each of us, remaking us into His likeness. And it was so good to remember that. I'm thankful for this experience, and for the things i'm learning and experiencing, and i am thankful for the work that i get to be a part of. But sometimes i think i can get so focused on the big picture that i can forget that God is equally passionate about the work that He is up to in me. The lessons he's teaching me. The ways he's setting me free. The ways He's drawing me to Himself.

second - one lady shared how much God loves each of us. I know - it doesn't sound earth shattering. She shared about God's passion for the girls (which i understand and acknowledge fully. Its easy for me to see how passionately God loves and pursues the girls, how committed He is to their wholeness, longing to rescue and restore each one of them...i'm not fuzzy on that at all) and then she just gently reminded us that God is equally passionate for each of us. and it was good to be reminded of God's passion for me and my heart.

I feel like God's been doing a lot in me recently. or i guess more accurately, He's bringing to the surface work that He's been doing in my heart for awhile. Sometimes when i think about blogging i don't feel like i have very much to say...but recently i feel like i have all these thoughts, and things i'm wrestling with or figuring out, or wondering about and some revelations and lessons learned that i'm excited to share...