Thoughts from Jennifer...

I have just started reading Francis A Schaeffer Trilogy and have been thinking a lot about Matthew 26:42 - He (Jesus) then left them (the disciples) a second time. Again he prayed, "My Father, if there is no other way than this, drinking this cup to the dregs, I'm ready. Do it your way." (The Message) I have found such reassurance in knowing that God has a plan but that even Jesus asked if there was any other way. I find it so serene to know Jesus was perfect even in his question asking and that peace helps me ask my Savior my deep questions. I sometimes wonder how the world is effecting me? Life can be complicated to say the least. We all hope there is a plan and meaning to the madness we see around us but the world tells us there is no meaning. It is nothingness. The effects of existentialism are so profound. Even some of our belief systems tell us it is a "Leap of Faith". That seems so unlike the very real God of my faith. It is Faith but not blind. I know I can't see God. But God gave me my amazing husband and two wonderful kids that is real! God has let me go though things I don't understand but I trust He does. He blessed me with very real and wonderful friends & family. He has the big picture and it is all real. I have a real story that matters to real the people God has blessed me with in the life He gave me. There is deep meaning in knowing that we all are significant. I'm praying each day that I give God the freedom to "Do it His way!" It always much better then anything I can come up with. And those of you who know me know I love to plan. Quote "There is nothing more ugly than a Christian orthodoxy without understanding or without compassion" - Francis A. Schaeffer Side note - I must learn to live Colossians 1:9-12!