How Great is our God...

Sing with me, how great is our God, and ALL will see how great, how great is our God!!!
I love that song. I have a lot to say and a lot that hasn't been posted, so I will try to cover as much as possible, as succinctly as I can.

First, I am so grateful to my sweet friend, Jennifer, who hosted a fabulous gift card shower for me, Aug. 31st. It was such a fun time, with wonderful friends. We are so blessed by our church family at Parkview and I count it a privilege to call these women my friends. They have been a great encouragement to me since we moved here five years ago, and especially over the last year, as we've journeyed toward our second adoption. I don't know how people do it, who aren't believers. Without faith and the encouragement of fellow Christians, I can't imagine how difficult it would be...so I praise Him for the people in our lives who mean so much to us.

I basically decided to go ahead and have the shower before we bring Emma home, not knowing how she might do, if we had the shower once we returned. She might be fine with all the people, or it may be too scary. We really don't know...so I thought I'd err on the side of protecting her in case it was too difficult, too overwhelming.

A few days before the shower, God showed out in a BIG way; twice!!! One of the high school principals who I worked for part-time two years ago, called and offered me another part-time job...teaching the very class that I've always declared was my favorite! Now, how awesome is that?? God heard my most specific prayer, when I'd expressed that to Him...and in this district, it's very hard to get a job, even if you've been employed before. Several times I've prayed, Lord, if You intend me to work, You are going to have to make someone call and offer me a job, and He did! I was, and still am, beside myself.

I pray that my time in the classroom, whether it's long or brief, would be one that makes a difference for Christ. I want my students to know I love them; but He loves them more and desires a relationship with them.

Then, He poured out another huge financial blessing. I'm amazed that He loves us so much that He would do this for us. To quote Steven C. Chapman, I really am "..speechless...I'm astonished and amazed at Your wondrous grace; You have showed us a love that leaves us speechless.."

So, thank You, Jesus, for making Yourself so real to me....a sinner, undeserving, but You pour out blessings on us. You are worthy to be praised...I pray that my life is about Your Name and renown..and that our family makes a difference for Your kingdom.