Greater things have yet to come... Greater things are still to be done...

"Better is one day in Your courts, better is one day in Your house.  Better is one day in Your courts than thousands elsewhere."

Thankful that this world isn't it.  Thankful that I will spend the rest of eternity praising Jesus in Heaven.  I'm happy for my brother that he has a head start, but I miss him on this earth. 

A man that went to my church stepped into the presence of Jesus this morning, and even though I didn't really know him, the pain/saddness/joy that my small church is experiencing definitely brings back some deep memories of my brother's death. 

I will say that despite the deep sorrow that I feel, I am at peace knowing that God's plan is SO much bigger and better than my own.  Despite the frustration of losing those that we love here on this earth, I know that they are so much better off in the presence of Jesus. 

Some days I'm a bit jealous... this world doesn't really have much to offer when compared to the riches of being with Him.  But I know that my work here isn't finished.  God has me here on this earth to glorify HIM.  I need to wake up every morning asking God to be glorified through me despite the frustrations, saddness, and difficulty of this world.  I hope that when people meet me, and when they get to know me, that Jesus is who they see... Not my stupid humanity. 

This song resonates in my heart and mind as I think about what God has called me to...
"You're God of this city, you're the King of these people, you're the Lord of this nation, you are...
You're the Light in this darkness, you're the Hope to the hopeless, you're the Peace to the restless, you are...
For there is none like our God, there is none like You, God!
Greater things have yet to come, and greater things are still to be done in this city.
Greater things have yet to come, and greater things are still to be done here.
You're the Lord of creation, The creator of all things you're the King above all kings, you are...
You're the Strength in the weakness, You are Love to the broken, You're the Joy in the sadness, you are...
For there is none like our God, there is none like you, God!
Greater things have yet to come, and greater things are still to be done in this city!
Where glory shines from hearts alive with praise for You and love for You in this city.
Greater things have yet to come, and greater things are still to be done in this city!
Greater things have yet to come, and greater things are still to be done here.
For there is none like our God, there is none like you, God!
Greater things have yet to come, and greater things are still to be done in this city!
Where glory shines from hearts alive with praise for You and love for You in this city.
Greater things have yet to come, and greater things are still to be done in this city!
Greater things have yet to come, and greater things are still to be done here.





I want to take the passion that I feel for people to be able to spend eternity with Jesus and put it into what God has called me to... this city.  I know that God has called me here for a specific reason and a purpose, and I pray that my selfishness and stress doesn't get in the way.  Despite how I feel, I know that He has greater plans and that greater things are still to be done. 

The day before I got the call about my job, I spent about 4 hours on my face in prayer, and I listened to this song over and over again.  I KNOW that God has called me where I am, and I KNOW that He will give me what I need to serve Him right where I am. 
My job isn't just a job.  My job is a calling and it is where He wants me.  Sometimes I get bogged down with the details and I lose sight of that. 
Yes, my family is ultimately more important, but Robert and I feel that He has called us to make it clear to our children that this world isn't about them... it's about loving God and loving others, and doing what God calls us to do, for His glory.  I believe that God gifts us in specific ways for His glory, and I am using my gifts in the way in which He desires me to use them!

I have been wrestling with a lot of things these past few weeks... whether or not I can keep doing this... whether or not our kids should go to school at my school, whether they should go to the local elementary, whether I should stay home and homeschool them (which isn't really financially possible!), and God brings me back to my calling.  HE has called me to the school that I'm at for a specific reason and a purpose, and nothing that I feel is going to change that.  So, I go to Him, my daily bread and the water for my thirst, and I have Him fill me up so that I can continue emptying out for Him.  He will give me everything that I need, and I trust Him with those details that I'm not sure about.


"Teach me to be humble, call me from the grave.  Show me how to walk with you upon the waves.  Breathe into my spirit, breathe into my veins.  Until ONLY LOVE REMAINS."




I realize that this is a bit scattered, but I pray that God will use it to encourage you :).