Looking back....and forward.

We were luck to be able to spend the holidays with family (both Kev's and mine). What a great time of fellowship. We were all spoiled.

The Sunday before New Years we attended church in Banff, a great service of sharing God's hand over the last year in peoples lives. I didn't stand and talk, even though there was so much on my mind. Problem is where do you start when so much has happened... I still feel lead to share some (not all- for lack of time :) of those thoughts....

Kev and I have been, stretched, twisted, molded, pushed, picked up, held and lead by our Heavenly Father. Never did I realize how much growth I needed. We stepped out of our comfort zone, into Gods "caution spirit moving" zone, to learn the power of prayer and what "stepping out in faith" feels like. I say feels because I always thought I knew what it was like, but after searching Gods will and trying to walk towards it we've realized that it is scary and overwhelming but God rewards with that action with peace.

Peace, God's Peace.... sooooooo worth it.

It bring me to tears to see God working out of what I at one time didn't want (please read March 07 to understand that statement if you haven't) .... our son. We are humbled when we reflect that in Jake's short life (6mths now) he has shown God to as many, if not more, lives than we have in the last 10 years... pretty humbling, but what a challenge. He is our little miracle boy, and everyone knows it, believer and unbeliever.

Healing.... this is something that is so touchy in the church today. Some believe without a doubt that God still uses this, in its physical meaning, today. Others believe that He works through people and doctors. And even more feel it was used only in the early Christian church. So where are we? James challenges us to have an active faith, something that Kev and I felt included stepping out of our comfort zone and praying with our elders for healing. Don't think this was second nature, or easy. It was hard, so hard. Was there lighting and miracles? Not literally, but when you hold my son don't for a moment think God didn't listen. Doctors told us he might walk. He'll walk no problem, the question is how fast will he run?
We talked with a friend recently the decision focusing on healing. After Kev and I reflected on where we stand on the topic. We concluded this. God wants active faith. Faith that if you've asked, He's heard. Steps of action, showing belief. So we prayed, knowing God heard. And we live every day thankful for what we have been given.

If Jake wasn't different that everyone else I'd never have the chance to discuss God with so many people. Today we are thankful for his difference. What a long way we've come.

I've rambled on a lot, so on to lighter things. We're heading to Hawaii for a short vacation this Feb. Very excited as the cold is starting to get to me..... Enjoy the pics, I'll right later in Feb.

Gods Peace,
Melody