On the Sifter

This is the story of how God is refining me, Joy. 

It took me long enough, but when I finally figured out that God was doing some sifting in my life, I finally decided to just let it happen. In my life, God is the sifter. He's the one that refines me in ways I can not refine myself. He created me. He loves me. I am his.

Early on, God gifted me with this verse:

"Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." Luke 22:31-32.

It was truly a gift. Read this part again... "and when you have turned back..."

Did you hear that? There was an end in sight! Not within my sight of course, but within HIS sight. The Sifter. My Sifter.

The days and months to come would be filled with so many emotions and trials, but God had already promised to keep Satan at bay, to pray for me, and to see me through for HIS purpose.

He is so sweet to me.

See ya soon!

Sifting Joy

The best thing about this daily walk with God is the continual sifting. God has this amazing way of pointing out and straining out those things in our heart that do not bring him glory. We're in a new season in our home. Our adoption has been finalized for over two years now. Our middle child's eye disease is in a state of being stable. Our oldest child has chosen the college he will attend next year. The days are flying by so fast, but the busyness does not excuse me from following him. Over the last year I have been sifted daily. It's been uncomfortable. I've watched God prune people and distractions from my life. I've seen him add new things that have brought insurmountable joy. All of these things were necessary to help me look more like him. There's still plenty more sifting to be done.. I'm looking forward to this new journey of sharing my thoughts with you. I hope you'll join me.