So, I'm starting this new thing where i want to publically post my support for people that i love. I did one for Elizabeth when she really seemed to need it and now i want to do one for Robb and Vanessa, not that i have any supernatural divine saying that will inspire thousands but it needs to be said.
I posted this on Robb's blog comment...but i thought that i would let the record stand for all.
"Robb, I have come to the conclusion that someday i'm going to see you and Vanessa in the headline of a newspaper, and you're going to end up on the cnn network...(i'm not implying you're going to get kidnapped or something.)I really think that you and the others involved in your ministry are going to do something unlike the church or America has ever seen before. Just thought i'd say, that i may not be able to participate at the moment because i'm still figuring things out for myself, but i'm praying and askiing God to bless this and you guys as much as he possibly can...You've always supported my decisions of faith, and i'm going to support yours. Thumbs up for walking in faith! I hope that i can and will stick to my own convictions and stand up for what i believe as much as you and vanessa have yours.
I love you guys."
I am learning that i don't want to be someone that is trying to please and just be superficial friends with people. Robb and Vanessa have taught me that it is a good thing to be the person that God has made you. To glorify HIM through the personality that HE gave you. We may not be perfect but neither are the people who were commended for their faith in Hebrews 11.
I will be honest i cried so hard the day that Robb told me they were moving to Arkansas, and then i cried hard when i realized that i could not join them out there. I was angry and upset and i wanted to throw things and be a little 2 year old who didn't get her way...but the thought that crossed my mind as i bawled over the phone was "Sara, they've supported you in the hardest decisions you've had to make up to this point, now you need to support them."
Robb and Vanessa, have shown much grace to the christians around them. They've come to grasp what it seems others have not...That we are all sinners saved by grace.
They've encouraged me to not give up on people when i've been at points of saying ..."Well, to hell with them!"
They've encouraged me not to be selfish, They've encouraged me to be understanding and to look at the world through they eyes of those i'm trying to minister to.
We all need to lay aside are right to say "To hell with it all! To Hell with everyone, I"m doing it my way."
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Could I interest you in an old "Stryper" song, "To hell with the Devil" ????
Usually when people say such nice things about you, you are stretched out in a padded box with those nasty gladiolia flower arrangements all around you....
You are sweet. The goodness of God is so rich in you that we can't help wanting you to minister with us. You have grown in grace and knowledge of Him and you have much to offer for the Kingdom. We love you deeply and we are so proud of you. We affirm your authenticity, your humility, and your service.
Thank you, honey.
Interesting thing that...honoring other people. We had a very LONG directed conversation (me to the family) about each meeting one anothers needs in the way THAT person needs them met.
Quite a different lot we all are.
One..Needs WORDS to be spoken
ONE>>>needs gifts and tokens..
One need hugs and kisses
ONe needs freedom for dreams and wishes...
One needs a house, and a clean home..no wonder my fingers and mind are streched to the bone!!
DK Dec 2005
I need ALL those things! (I know, I am so greedy) : )
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