A Good Word

I went to lunch with my old Giant co-workers a couple of weeks ago. That is always a bitter sweet time. We were such a close team for so long that not seeing them everyday is a downer. They are great women and I do enjoy the chance to catch up and hear about their lives. Yet, it always breaks my heart a bit to reconnect with them knowing that I'm the only one who is gone. This time of unemployment has been an unexpected challenge and seeing them just brings back the flood of memories that I had there (right up until I was dismissed of course). Still, I'd rather stay in touch than not, so I went.

Rhona was one of my favorites. She is a sweet soft spoken South African woman who seems to have a direct line to God's phone. She could always detect when something was going on with me before I had to say anything. OK, that isn't really a gift since I'm sure I wear the majority of my feelings on my sleeve. Rather, she had such a gentle and caring way of approaching me. Praying and asking God for a word on my behalf. Bringing intentional encouragement instead of the typical "you'll get through it" that is often thrown out haphazardly.

She came to our lunch and before I left she slipped a little card to me. I opened on the way home and have read it countless times since then. Here's what it said:

Becca,

I asked the Lord to give me something to share with you today, and here goes:

Don't give up! God wants you to know that He has been in every season of your life, not one has been wasted. He wants to remind you that you are precious and valuable to Him, and He is very aware of you.

Do not be afraid, as long as you have your hand in His you will not need to fear because He is in charge. May not understand, but you can trust Him.

Love you much,

Rhona

Amazing, right? I am blown away. There are words used here that litter my daily thoughts. Specifically the idea that there are times in my life that I've wasted. Seasons of my life that can't be used. I have another post on that coming soon. I just wanted to share this sweet encouragement.

I've made the card a book mark in my latest pre-bed read. Ironically enough, it is called Walking With God and speaks directly to the concept of being able to hear from God about your life. Prayer doesn't need to be a one-sided speech thrown to heaven. Instead, it can be a two-sided relationship with both speaking to and hearing from God. Ok, so writing that makes it seem like that description should have a big DUH behind it. Of course, as Christians we are taught this. But just how many of us really put it in to practice? I'm not typically a John Eldridge fan, but this one is really impressing me.

Blessings.

My Life Is Complete

Moments from shutting down my computer for the night, I stumble upon this gem.

Now I know I'll have great Zack Attack dreams.