Our theme for this week comes from Isaiah 41:13. We couldn’t
have chosen a better theme for here and now had we been seeking one. Actually,
it hasn’t occurred to us to have a theme each week. This one came to us as the
theme for our denomination’s annual gathering of churches in the northwest U.S.
God knows what we need.
The first corporate activity I attended as part of the
annual gathering was the women’s banquet. It was great to be in fellowship with
many women from Oregon, Washington and Idaho who have hearts for missions. These
representatives of Women’s Missionary Fellowship groups in their local areas
brought joy to my heart. Hearing of their projects to raise money to support
missionaries and their causes stirred my soul. Singing in worship of our God
together lifted my heart in praise. Hearing many tell me they are praying much
for Jeff and I in this season of waiting and then surgery bolstered my courage,
reminding me the Body of Christ is important in conveying his love to his
people.
Sunday-Wednesday the evening services provided insight into
Scripture and God’s assurance that as we hold his hand he generously shares
himself with us. He is infinitely willing and able to provide all we need. He
brings a “knowing” to us as we hold his hand. His perfect love casts our all
fear and we can courageously move with him as we hold his hand. We benefitted
from these reminders. God spoke into us his truth and our souls know his voice.
We are stronger and we are grateful.
In between meetings of the gathering we continued our quest
to listen and learn what will benefit us along this journey. We strive to keep
a balance, studying medical/surgical information as well as contemplating God’s
words and those of his messengers. God is transforming our hearts and renewing
our minds. It’s all good.
And for Jeff, it seems God will also use woven dacron and a
mechanical valve as part of heart transformation. God uses all things and he is
always for our good. We trust him.
What is your weekly theme? What is God using in transforming your heart?
Christine
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