David Leonard (2022) has a song called Good Lord. I was just sitting down to write down a fraction of all that has happened this past week and it floored me. This song was playing loud while I was preparing food at 10 pm a few nights ago. Mark had been on a much needed “Man Trip” and his luggage delay was extensive. I was anxious to rest and sleep and could not until I welcomed him home. While I fixed dinner and prepped breakfast burritos, the song came on. All I can write is that in that moment, the Holy Spirit was palpably present in our family room through the delay. I was NOT alone! It has been poured out to the last drop in countless Godversations since in our Smyrna shop. God is absolutely on the move.

It should be noted that it’s easy to overwhelm, for me. I overwhelmed those closest to me with all God is clearly doing. Pretty sure He is reminding me through this song of the POWER, as it is HIS.

In this moment, I am seeing several patterns in my relationship with Him. He draws powerfully close when I am isolated from everything and everyone. He draws me close and compels me to go love in different ways.

Just had 1.5 hours on the phone with Pammie Sue yesterday. I am anxious to write down the gist, but it’s just a marker here for now. We just spoke of how God was forcing our reliance on Him. He can have us on missions or tasks for His Glory. We can spend six months or a year in diligent work for Him. All is golden. When we quit talking with Him daily and Seeking His Will daily, He will burn it all down to make His point clear. Or, he will have a car drive through and shatter the physical representation of what you have invested in for ten years. There is blessing buried in all the broken pieces. The symbiotic relationship with Pam is one of my earthly treasures.

Thank you, Jesus! 💜✝️💜