Greg sang as we sang praise songs. He listened intently to the pastor, sometimes closing his eyes, head back, smiling big, saying Amen with passion several times. When we left the church building, he said, "You may think I'm crazy but I think that pastor was speaking right at me, it was if it was written just for me." I told him that was the Holy Spirit working on him.
My husband Keith said to me later when it was just the two of us, "You know, Greg has 46 years of crust built up and God is chipping it away bit by bit." For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10
Last week Greg said to us, "I know I'm a bit rough around the edges, but Jesus is smoothing me out." At another time he said, "I'm like that clay that the Bible talks about, and Jesus is molding me." Yes, I'm watching the Master build his masterpiece and I can't wait to see what God has prepared for Greg!
#865. experiencing Greg's first communion
866. the wafer
867. the juice
868. hearing Greg sing the praise songs with meaning
869. hearing Greg Amening in church service from deep with-in
870. watching God chip away bit by bit
871. moulding and sandings
872. raised hands
873. bowed heads
874. prayers from the heart
875. manners (Greg always opens the doors for me)
876. hearing him introduce me as his sister-in-Christ
877. my newest brother-in-Christ
878. Eucharist
And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." Luke 22:19
In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you." Luke 22:19-20
878. remembering
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9 comments:
We are all rough around the edges. It is those of us who understand this, that God can make, mold, and use for HIs glory! So happy for you and Greg!
Sounds like your week is off to a great start!
Oh glory...glory...all the angels are rejoicing...we all are being smoothed out along side him...dropping a card in the mail today...what a joy..
blessings and you drink in all God's goodness
O, what a nice story! This is so beautiful to read. Halleluja.
Thanks for visiting my blog. It's so great you have an old mama. My father is from 1929 - also an old man, I love him al my days.
Knuffel/hug from me and a fine week!
What a wonderful list of blessings, Kristin! God is so good!
Simply BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a mighty, completely AWESOME God we serve.
And I've enjoyed following this new creation story through you, my dear friend. I can just imagine the fun the angels are having in heaven dancing and rejoicing in every step Greg takes! I hope to meet him one day!
Hi Kristin,
Thank goodness that this growth and change as God molds us is a process that is on-going! I know that He is not finished with me yet, and I can't get discouraged along the way, but rather enjoy each step along the way! :) I love how He is in the process of changing Greg and taking him to where He wants him to be.
Blessings for your thankful heart! :)
Denise
Praise God.. our faithful shepherd who leaves the flock to come after the one who wandered away! Praising Him for the chipping and molding and sanding.
Love & Hugs from over the seas ;-)
It's so exciting to follow Greg's discipleship here. Thanks for bringing us along on the journey.
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