Messy Kitchens and Refrigerator Magnets

Today I finished cleaning the school and the goatbarn a little early... so I figured I better stay in a "productive mode".. and tackle cleaning my kitchen..it was a bit of a challenge.. it was a lot messier than the school OR the goat barn... so yeah.. I needed lots of encouragement.. and not just cuz my kitchen was really messy...

but because " LIFE " can be "so messy " sometimes... especially these days...

friends and family suffering with terrible illness... hurting for loved ones who are struggling in their search for employment... lots of struggles, trials and tribulations..  My Bride and I have a LONG prayer list.... and it is getting longer every day.. our God is a Faithful Savior... and we are seeing HIM work miracles... He is strengthening those who are hurting...He is showing Himself to be a Mighty Shield and defender..

BUT...... it's EASY to forget.... we ALL get distracted.....

 my heart and my will were bowing to my old companions" discouragement" and "doubt"

and then......

I SAW " IT"....

right there on my fridge... hiding behind a gazillion refrigerator magnets.. next to coupons and Dr. Appointment reminders...

encouragement comes from the strangest places..

" It " was a prayer letter from a young Lady named " Anna"... she invited the Samba Queen and me to be part of her prayer team as she begins her ministry to college students... the Lord has given her a passion to share the Good News of The Father's Love with young people.. to remind them that The Lord Jesus came to earth to rescue us from sin and death... yep.. its the Gospel... we are HONORED to be part of her prayer/support team...

Anna's prayer letter encouraged me for many reasons...

it reminded me what " LIFE is REALLY about".....

its about Knowing the One who made us.. trusting in Him as our only Savior.. so that we can know the peace and comfort  that only He can give... its going to be awesome to see the Lord use Anna to spread that beautiful news.....

I don't really know a LOT about Anna... but... I did a little investigating,.... and I found out that her PASSION for College ministry, her love for lost souls, her desire to serve our Lord was "fanned into  flame" by her time as a college student involved in Campus Ministry...  Anna was discipled by a young lady named Hannah.. who reminded her of God's amazing GRACE... Hannah reminded Anna that our Loving Father is always with us... and He never stops loving us...Two young ladies spent time reminding each other of GRACE... and the Father called Anna to be a MESSENGER of that Grace...

 Yep.. its true... I don't know a lot about ANNA... but I do know a LOT about " Hannah"

Hannah used to eat cupcakes in that kitchen I was cleaning this morning

and I used to take her fishing with me......

  I am so Thankful for the Lord's faithfulness... that He has worked his Grace in HANNAH'S life... and called her to be HIS servant...


I look forward to hearing of Anna's journey of Ministry.... and how she will be used to share God's Love....

I am thankful for Messy kitchens, refrigerator magnets... and prayer letters.... thank you Lord Jesus.. oh no.. the FLOOR GOT WET... How did THAT happen...???.. .