Facts on the Faithfulness of God

I heard some bad news yesterday. In spite of the wonderful 45 – 48 degree temperatures that we’ve been experiencing, I heard that tomorrow Chicagoland is expecting to get 3 – 6 inches of snow!!! Oh no! I though that the Lord had lifted drought of sunshine and decided to let Spring start… not so. This is just a light joke, but I can honestly say that even in my darkest days here in Chicago, God has proven himself over, and over, and over and over again. Whether it’s been connecting with family, friends or just needing to feel loved, I have not lacked anything emotionally or relationally despite brief periods of loneliness or disconnectedness (is that a word? I guess). I have received over 30 cards and postcards as well as having the opportunities to connect with lost connections (as can be seen from the previous email). I have had the joy of being close to my extended family and I was able to spend time with them over the past few months because of my proximity. Also, I intend to go to Cincinnati for Easter evening as the Lord allows. Even my dad who lives in Arizona has been able to connect with me. The Lord allowed him to have business to tend to in Chicagoland several times giving he and I times of sweet fellowship. Here's my dad:

God's faithfulness is expansive, and now that I’ve started writing I realize that I can’t even encapsulate a fraction of his faithfulness (towards me) in this post … or even verbally. But if you give me a call I sure would try (smile)!

Even aside from having plenty of time to connect with people face to face or on the phone, God himself has continually covered me with his presence. I have been blessed with a peace that has truly surpassed all understanding, and when I needed a Word, God always has made sure that I received it! This morning I was listening to a sermon on Nehemiah 6. And the Lord reminded me to stay on course through the key verse 3b, “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down.” When Nehemiah was rebuilding the wall, many people came to distract him from doing the work that the Lord had laid on his heart to do. In a similar manner, God has a great purpose for me and no matter what distractions I face, I need to keep my eyes set to doing things to please him and advance his kingdom. Thank you Lord for your Word.