Butterflies

April has turned out to be an interesting month. There have been so many things that have happened and still so many things to look forward to. I recently was blessed to hear that my Grandma, who had the stroke, accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior. After so many years of praying for her salvation, I am so tickled to know that she will be there in eternity! God really used this experience, her stroke, as a lesson on how he can bring good and blessings from any situation. I love how God can turn things around for the better. He is constantly asking us to put out trust in Him and just has faith that He is in control. When we do that, really let go of reins and just trust, He pours out His amazing love and blessings.
This last weekend was our Jr High lock-in, and what fun we had. There were about 15 kids with our church and one other combined. It was really sad to see how fast my youthful energy is slipping away, it was very hard to keep myself awake for the entirety of the evening. It was so exciting to spend time with these kids and get REAL with them. God allowed me to have the opportunity to speak into their lives, and them the chance to speak into mine. I thank God how He uses us and those around us to help mold us into who He has designed us to be.
There are still so many things to come this month, this summer, and the rest of the year. I get butterflies ever time I try to imagine what God may have on the road ahead. It is in those moments that I have to just sit back and enjoy the ride, and try not to miss anything along the way. At the same time, I pray that maybe God would consider letting some things happen sooner rather than later. But, I trust what God is doing, and I know He has a reason as to why some season last longer than others, and that He is using this time to work on me to prepare me for the coming seasons. I thank you LORD that you love me so much that you do not leave me the way I am, but are constantly molding me into the person you have created me to be, more like you, my loving FATHER. I love you with all of my being.