Over the past week, especially Sunday, I've been wondering if God really does work in mysterious ways? Does He do things seeminly random as a result of something unrelated? Like: Does He stop a marital fight between a couple driving by our building at 5:45 because of what is going on in our facility? Does He change a person through a story that was intending to have a different affect altogether?
I'd like to think so! not because of me/us, but because I believe God is mysterious- and He loves to do Good and Justice, and maybe, just maybe sometimes- when His people call upon HIs name in real life ways (Jeremiah 33:3....not just saying the words in a prayer with heads bowed and eyes closed) with pure hearts (Matthew 5:8 "blessed are the pure in heart for they shall See God!") they see some of these "little" (not really little) mysteries in magical ways (I don't magic as in card tricks, nor witch craft, but more like Narnia magic.....this is for the Fundies:) ).
Check the post- "Memories" here for a story of such magic: //homeoftheholloways.blogspot.com/
enjoy! and do you have a "mystery" moment to share?
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Memories
So last night at our gathering we had a quick discussion on memories of group gathering.There were some really good ones, funny ones and heartfelt ones. I loved it.
Last night I could really feel the presence of the lord. Like saying we are on the right path and he is there to help and lead the way. It so comforting to feel that, not only with a group of people but alone or where ever.
I truly believe that our church is going some where and we will be a huge impact on the world, and that the things we are doing now are blessing, touching, leading, and transforming so many peoples lives.
It amazes me that one(what you may think is a small thing) thing can change someone in a huge way. Had our pastor not told the story of my husband and his feelings on wanting to abort our first daughter(before we were married), I would have never let go of some of the anger and guilt I felt towards my husband, I would not love him like I do today or respect him as much as I do now. He wanted to abort, I didn't and now seeing that he still stuck around and went all in, I fully respect and am blessed that he did. To see the love he has for her (and her love for him)and how he cares for her, makes me smile from ear to ear. He is amazing and an amazing father, and we are both blessed to have Hailey and neither one of us would have it any other way. So one small story changed our lives in a huge way.
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Wow, after reading Cassie's post I'm not sure how to follow that. Cassie, so many of your stories have impacted me and others in a huge way. You have made me proud on several occasions to be a part of The River, and I'm so glad you and your family are with us.
I can think of several ways that I've experienced the Mystery of God. The one I'd like to bring up now is very important to me and changed my life in a massive way.
In March of 07 I was on a trip with a few friends to Asheville, and the meaning of this trip was to possibly figure out how my friend and I could move our painting business to Asheville. This was a big struggle for me, because I had been coming to the River for several months at this time and each time I talked with Sam about my possible move I could tell it was difficult for both of us. Sam continuely told me to do what I felt led to do. He never came across like he was angry or bothered by the possibility of me leaving, but deep down I knew it would be the hardest decision I would make in my life up to that point. At that point in my life I had not committed to anything in quite awhile. So if I chose to move it meant that I was committing to a business and moving to a place I had been before but this time for selfish reasons that were about an inch deep. I was not dating anyone at the time and had been single only about 2 months. I was scared on that trip, because I knew before I left everything inside me was saying "your going to move". Once I got to Aville, it was insane. It was like some how nothing was working out. All of our connections for work were failing and more and more we were finding peace in returning home without committing to a move. Also it is important to know that on this trip I was trying to meet up with an old friend(aquaintance) that I knew when I lived in Aville in 03. Her name is Kalyn. For some reason on that trip nothing worked out for us to hang out. I thought nothing of it at that time but later it would become very clear.
I returned home sure that I needed to stay here. It didn't make sense, I just knew some how God was saying this(the river) is the place for you. Months went by and my Love and commitment for the river grew more and more. Once again a opportunity to go visit Aville came about, this time just to go and visit with some friends. The night before we were to leave, I realized I couldn't make the trip work, and was on the brink of calling it all off. The day of the trip I had basically written off the chance of going. All of the sudden something crazy happened and it all worked out. Why was this selfish pleasure trip back to Asheville so important this time?
Well after several years of visiting since I moved home from Aville, I had not seen this person. Each time it never worked out for us to hang, but on this random last second trip we had a chance to hang out. It was the most shocking 3 days of my life. I fell in Love with this girl Kalyn in a way that would have never been possible at any other time than that week. Now my life is changed forever, and over a year later I can't explain how it all worked out and fell into place. I have no more questions about where I am supposed to be, and the one I'm supposed to be with. Christ was mysteriously in so many of those unexplainable moments that led me to where I am now. I'll end with this. I remember coming home from that trip and talking to Sam. I have never been so excited and little boy like. It was a great moment knowing I could tell him about this wonderful person I had just met and also confirm to him that I'm not going anywhere, but here and our friendship had played a huge part in that.
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