humbled...

Do you ever have those nights? The tears come, and you leave shaking because you’re walking away from a moment of significance.

Last Monday I sat in my car feeling totally humbled and excited. I feel like God gave me a glimpse of perspective. I realized He’s been here all along – unfurling a plan for me – sustaining me – using my weakness – paving the way with grace. It kicked my ass.

The night started with the girl’s bible study. To be honest I was tired and feeling overwhelmed. We talked about Mary and how God makes the impossible possible. It’s not rocket science but seemed significant at the moment. Kayla said we needed to pray for healing in our youth – ourselves – for Pemberton. So we prayed…

Youth group went by as usual with games, laughter and organized chaos. Shy-Anne gave her testimony and God answered prayer. She talked about her parent’s separation and how she’s relying on God’s healing touch. One statement struck me. She said, “ I am not okay but God is beside me – he is healing me everyday.”

That’s when I looked around the room and realized that divorce is a reality for over half our kids. A few of the girls were crying quietly as they listened to Shy-Anne. After the story one of our guys prayed, with a hand on his younger brother. He said…”God thank you for this group because I don’t where we would be without it. Our parents are separating and it’s really hard. We need your healing.”

He started crying and the tears started to run down my face because at that moment I felt so humbled and comforted. God answered our prayers. He rushed in. It was a moment of significance.

I wanted to share this story to encourage you. That this faith thing seems real. . .

“We know there’s something more. We sense it, we feel it, we know it. And we want it. We want an authentic spirituality.”

Rob Bell, Velvet Elvis