Playing hurt..

Thy faithfulness is to all generations..Psalm 119:90a


I have so enjoyed the special services at Fellowship Baptist Church this week. We had special meetings on Monday and Tuesday with Dr. Larry Brown of Washington, Iowa. (Our family actually visited Pastor Brown's church in 1999.) His message was titled PLAYING HURT on Tuesday night and it was so encouraging. He shared how the greatest men of God were the most effective when they had their hearts broken, and still trusted in the Lord. Anyone interested in having a copy of this message can e-mail me at wrightfamilyband@gmail.com. Pastor Brown has suffered tremendous loss in his life in the past several months, and God has filled him with joy. Does he struggle, oh yes, but continues to give God the glory. I want that to be my story, too!

I think of my Grandma Ruby who was always so encouraging, and how she used to say, "God is good, all the time!" Did she have her troubles..you bet she did. She had so many health problems, it was unbelievable. She was tough as nails! She had Parkinson's disease, but she didn't let that stop her. I remember how important a clean house was to her..she would wash her kitchen floor on her hands and knees and fall asleep on that cold floor..wake up a few hours later and start scrubbing again. I miss her so much, and long to be more like her. And look forward to spending eternity in Heaven with her someday.

Got home lastnight and Jed and Lacey had torn my library book all to pieces..Lacey, just barely 3, said, "I'm vewwy sowwwy, Mommy. I won't neveww eveww do it again!" My heart melted. What could I do but hug and forgive.

Have a great day! Jesus loves you!