This day started out with some big decisions I had to make… ugh, i hate those moments… and the rest of the day was followed by many other decisions I need to make in the upcoming weeks and months that will have some big implications in terms of ministry, finances, health, life, etc… ugh, i want to crawl into a hole… all these upcoming decisions is making my heart feel very uncomfortable, unsettled, confused, conflicted, etc…
Strangely enough as I was trying to settle my heart (even in the midst of our 6 hour long staff meeting), God put Isaiah 61:3 on my heart:
To all who mourn in Israel,
he will give a crown of beauty for ashes,
a joyous blessing instead of mourning,
festive praise instead of despair.
In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks
that the Lord has planted for his own glory.
Of course, this thought was followed by a song in my head:
| He gives beauty for ashes Strength for fear Gladness for mourning Peace for despair When sorrow seems to surround you He gives beauty for ashes When what you’ve done keeps you from moving on He gives beauty for ashes I once was lost but God has found me He gives beauty for ashes |
On an exciting note, I received a message that the Sports Ministry in South Africa is currently testing “Coaching for Life” curriculum that my friend and I wrote earlier this year… and so far, so good… Thank you God!!!
gloria s. lee 