Often times God will use certain people or events to help us understand and appreciate Him on a more intimate level. I had the priviledge of experiencing one of those moments at a conference in Columbus, GA for life affirming ministries.
The first evening of the conference was highlighted by an amazingly talented choir that blessed the attendees by leading a session of praise and worship. Just before the last song of the evening, one of the choir members, Charlie, slowly made his way up to the front of the stage. Charlie was the lead vocalist for the final song, "The Anchor Holds".
As Charlie was making his way forward, Pastor Andy Merritt informed us that Charlie had been battling throat cancer. The doctors informed him he would lose his voice and therefore would not be able to sing again. Though Charlie still has his voice, he has lost some of his ability to sing at the level he used to. And so as Charlie was coming forward there was another gentleman making his way up front to assist Charlie in hitting the high notes of the song. Charlie was not standing alone. He had help with the task before him.
This was such a powerful visual of how God helps all of us with hitting the high notes of life. Where we can't, He can. Where we fall short, He raises us up.
Love,
Anne
Friday, December 26, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Time Goes By
All three of our granddaughters play volleyball. It is amazing to me the things that God can do at a volleyball game.
I am known as the "snack grandma". I always bring a small pull suitcase with lots and lots of snacks. The entire team pays me a visit to look at what I have brought this time. In many cases I have taken the time to learn their favorite snacks.
I love my job as the "snack grandma" and I take my responsibility very seriously. I check my bag when I get home each time and make my trip to the store to refill. I remember things they have said as they are going through my bag. Sometimes they will sit around me and my bag and talk to each other while they eat. I pay attention and I pray for them.
A father of one of the girls approached me and asked if I remembered him. I had noticed him and could not figure out how I might know him. He shared with me that when he was 17 he and his pregnant girlfriend had spent time with me. Their child is now 17 years old and a senior in high school. A child saved from abortion. A great reason to celebrate!
Volleyball, snacks and celebration! Now that's what I call a good sports event.
Love,
Anne
I am known as the "snack grandma". I always bring a small pull suitcase with lots and lots of snacks. The entire team pays me a visit to look at what I have brought this time. In many cases I have taken the time to learn their favorite snacks.
I love my job as the "snack grandma" and I take my responsibility very seriously. I check my bag when I get home each time and make my trip to the store to refill. I remember things they have said as they are going through my bag. Sometimes they will sit around me and my bag and talk to each other while they eat. I pay attention and I pray for them.
A father of one of the girls approached me and asked if I remembered him. I had noticed him and could not figure out how I might know him. He shared with me that when he was 17 he and his pregnant girlfriend had spent time with me. Their child is now 17 years old and a senior in high school. A child saved from abortion. A great reason to celebrate!
Volleyball, snacks and celebration! Now that's what I call a good sports event.
Love,
Anne
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