Tuesday, July 17, 2007
The Reality of Answered Prayer
"For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)
I have a framed version of this scripture verse sitting on my piano in Taiwan. I found myself often puzzling over the words wondering how in the world God could give me a future and a hope when it seemed all I had was disaster. The perspective in the valley is so limited. Trusting God's heart, for me. was what I clung to during that time. And now, the reality of answered prayer with a wider view from the mountaintop allows me to see both what God was working out in the past as well as gaining a glimpse of that "future and a hope"!
Last week on July 9, 2007, Jerry Burton and I were married in Frisco, Colorado. Neither one of us would have chosen the life-changing events of the last few years, but now seeing God's hand in our lives all we can do is lift our voices in praise to the Lord who all along was working out His plan.
11 Comments:
I am a missionary student and came across your blog. Could you please email me at hansmast at hansmast dot com? I couldn't find an email address on your blog. Blessings! -Hans
dear mom Carol...I'm very surprised about your marriage, I'm sure its not planned secretly although you prayed in secret. I trust your decision. And since Mr. Burton is also a Pastor, I know this marriage will work thruogh God's blessing and I will surely pray for that...I will pray your ministry together.
I miss you so much....mom!
Carol,
We are so happy for you. We look forward to hearing all about your new ministry and life as the wife of a Buckeye.
Love ya,
The Sudbrocks
There is nothing more beautiful than to see God's working in lives who have left it ALL in His Hands. God bless you my friend(s).
Lovingly,
M
jerry and carol, You both look so happy. I am excited at what God has done in your lives. Love Bruce and Jo Petty
Mom, I'm so happy for you! I'm so glad that you've found someone! I'm sure both you and Pastor Burton will be happy together! I'm really glad. I know I kinda sound crazy now.. keep on repeating the same thing, but really, I'm really happy. Haha... there I go again. :) I'm gonna miss you for sure after you leave but as long as you're happy, I am, too and we are just an email away, right? I'm looking forward to seeing you! I really miss talking to you. Love you and do give me regards to Pastor!
OH my goodness. in the midst of our move I had not been here to read and now... you are married!!!! i am happy for you!!
My anniversary is July 9 th as well! I am so excited and I have never even met you!!
Hi Carol! I'm so happy for you. I've been following your blog for quite some time. Anyway, best wishes in your new marriage...may it be a long and happy one!
Well, I found the post :)
I'm happy for you my friend!
My first husband went home to be with the Lord fifteen years ago when our son was an infant. I remarried when my baby was two and a half. Not everyone understood that and it was hard at times. God knows the needs of our heart. My son just turned sixteeen. My husband and I also have been blessed with a son who's turning six now.
Sometimes I look back and think "What is your plan Lord, what are you doing?" He shows little glimpses here and there.
I've been learning to not try and figure it all out, just trust. Day by day trust. That loss of my first love will always be there, but God helps us move forward with each new day, each new adjustment, he is right beside us.
When people have asked me about my life and remarriage, I've often equated what's happened to walking down a road. Sometimes we think we're headed a certain direction and then we come to a fork in the road. There is a road block one way and now God points to the open path and say, "This is the direction I want you to go."
I'd love to talk more with you sometime if you'd like. My email is skskitt@comcast.net
Take your time, there will be many adjustments. Now is a time to laugh, yes, even in heartache God gives us joy. Blessings on this new path.
I'm happy your married too :)
<3 Kaylee
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