That’s how the light gets in.  

Yesterday, I referenced a Jason Gray song because his most recent album has been in heavy rotation.  I had even mentioned his music at our last small group meeting last Wednesday. Why?  Well, the music is wonderful, yes.  However, our current study topic is forgiveness and the entire current album has a theme of grace, redemption and forgiveness.  The small group from our church consists of five active couples and one single lady.  

Last night, a sweet and generous friend who lives in our neighborhood stopped by our home.  Our small group meets at their home.  We love her and her family.  Terri had her dog, Ginger, with her.  Because our dog was anxious with impending storms, she nearly attacked Terri and Ginger.  It was shocking to me.  

Terri is leaving town today to support and love one of her best friends at a wedding in Maine.  Long story short, I offered at our last small group meeting to prepare the meal next week.  It apparently lifted a concern or worry for Terri.  Last Wednesday, she used words to the effect of God used me to directly encourage her and it made a difference.  I have looked forward to cooking the meal every day!  

Terri showed up with her heart and hands quite full.  She brought us extra produce from the CSAs they support.  She also brought me this beautiful hand made card:

It didn’t hit me until this morning that it sounded like a Jason Gray lyric.   When I googled it, the lyrics in entirety belong to Leonard Cohen and “Anthem”.  

Not surprising to me is the flip to Philemon this morning to learn more about slavery to sin and to man.  Father God, let me be only a slave to following you, reflecting your light in my life and to demonstrating the love and forgiveness you gave each of us.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!