Rest

A time for REST. This is what I have heard the Lord say over and over again for the past few months. It was as if He was standing beside me screaming it in my ear so that it would sink into my heart. So, we listened. This past month has been just that; a lot of R&R for our family on the weekends. The last day of August our beautiful church closed her doors. After much prayer our Pastors decided it was time to go our separate ways. Its been devastating in many regards, peaceful in others. This faith family have been through a lot together and was so very close. Yet, the Lord said it's time to separate. Part of me totally understood the Lords direction, part of me doesn't. However, after our last Sunday together weeping, praying, praising Jesus and one last big lunch together, our family decided to rest. We have been to the beach, to the lake, and just hanging out together for the month of September. It has been so fulfilling to just BE family. To love and play with our children. The REST has been so very needed and good. So, now its time to find a new church family. I pray the Lord will place us just where He wants us. I pray that we will be restored and renewed. I pray that He will take our past and use it to shape our future in church, ministry, and as a family. So,here we go. Lord, lead us, guide us, give us direction. We love you and trust you heavenly Father.