3:16

The Lord works in mysterious ways. He uses what we may consider the most unlikely of circumstances and people to show His glory and prove His power. When I grow apart from God there are few outward signs. I don't go on drinking binges, start spending the night with strange guys, develop a drug habit, or rebel against my parents. The signs are only visible to me and to God. My priorities are rearranged for the worse and I start to lose my direction and faith. This week has been a learning experience. We aren't supposed to judge other people. Ask my parents, I am the one it bothers most when my grandmother makes racial remarks stemming from her childhood. I'm the one who has stuck by my friends when they have made wrong decisions. Or have I? All this time I was trying to save Alexx, but God was using him to save me! I was given a book this week by Max Lucado called 3:16: The Numbers of Hope and I am so grateful for it. Tonight I asked God for forgiveness for my hypocritical judgement of those friends. I am not perfect. All this time Alexx knew what he believed, but I didn't believe him. I made the call that is only God's to make. We are both far from perfect and while our flaws are not identical they are similar in number. I'm hoping when the time comes for God to use me that I will be ready.
This book reminded me of God's love for me. He hasn't forgotten me and no matter what shape I may feel my life and heart are in He accepts and heals them.

"with a mighty hand and outstretched arm;
His love endures forever" ~ Psalm 136:12 ~ Jesus is undefeated and he is in the ring fighting on our side.