Today is not only Valentine's Day. It is also the deadline for having my initial funding in for my trip to Uganda. Several have asked if I received what I needed for this deadline. Joyfully, I can answer "Yes!"
But, I love the way Paul says it:
I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen! (My slight paraphrase of Philipians 4:18-20)
God did immeasurably more than I could ask or imagine. This last week was amazing. The outpouring of support for this effort has been confirmation to me that God is truly leading me, and that all of these wonderful people supporting me understand that, and have confidence in me, and what I am setting out to do. It's humbling and exciting because I know it is only by God's grace. Thank you to all of you who made donations, sent letters, cards and emails with words of encouragement, called, stopped by my office, commented on facebook. I appreciate all of you so much. Also, a special thank you to Katy Reynolds who wrote an article for our local newspaper. She did a fantastic job. Everyday this past week was truly an adventure just waiting to see what God would do next.
Some wonderful women have volunteered to plan a benefit dinner to help bring in the remaining amount of money for the trip. How wonderful! March 4, we are having a communitywide lasagna dinner (or out here in western Kansas, it might actually be several communities). It will be on a Sunday right after morning church services so everyone can come out for lunch. We will be serving lasagna, bread, salad and dessert for a free-will donation. If anyone local would like to help, please call Jannifer Reynolds. I will also have beaded necklaces for a $20 donation made by women in Uganda.
Oh, I just want to praise Him!
Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name;
make known among the nations what he has done.
Sing to him, sing praise to him;
tell of all his wonderful acts.
Glory in his holy name;
let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
Look to the Lord and his strength;
seek his face always.
Psalms 105:1-4
We had a sweet time with our family tonight celebrating Valentine's Day. My husband got me a Willow Tree Angel "Blessings--Each day, unexpected blessings." So perfect! She is holding her arms out, hands open, ready to receive whatever He has to give. That's my interpretation. I love it.
And one more thing for your Valentine's Day enjoyment, a reminder of the Father's love. A beautiful song.....
Today's post is totally random. But that's how life is sometimes.
Trusting in Him,
Shelli
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