God is so COOL! I love how He fills our lives with unexpected surprises. Yesterday I was chatting with a very close friend of mine, Kara. She is not a believer but has a wonderful and gentle spirit. For 5 years I have been pouring into her life in hopes that Christ would become the center of her world. She has always known of my love for God and missions which has aroused her curiosity. As our conversation continued, out of the blue she said that she was going to join me at Trinity on Sunday. I have asked her to go to church with me several times before but she always had an excuse. I could not believe it! My heart leaped for joy! She had a positive experience; I hope that she will continue to step out of her comfort zone to embrace the life Jesus longs to give her.

I am still in awe that we can be used as instruments for God by simply being ourselves. He LIVES in us and through us and that LIFE speaks louder than any words we express, left up to me they are just words that get lost in translation. God knows just where to place each of us so we can partner with Him in growing His kingdom. God loves to show off for us, but it is up to us to let go and let God do His thing.

God has the whole world in His hands! We can rest in knowing that He is our gentle Shepherd and we are His flock. No matter how far the sheep are spread out He will always finds a way to SHINE.

~HIS~