Some might say that spirituality is measured by hours spent in prayer or in the Bible. But, the ability to have fun can be a telltale indicator of good faith health.
When I was a twenty-something, struggling to figure out what God wanted to do with my life, I got some really good advice. The kind that still sticks with me today, and I imagine is evergreen.
I had just returned from a very traumatic stint as an overseas missionary in Asia. I was shell shocked, with no idea what to do next. I had sold everything I owned before going off to missions and my bank account was very lean and mean. No car and just a mailing address.
The beauty of the situation was that a previous Vice President I worked for happened to call me long distance from California, to just say hello and check-in with me. In less than a 30 minute phone call, I went from being unemployed to employed with a salary that put my money worries to bed. A month from landing back in the good ol’ USA.
Not only that, the very Sunday afternoon before my first day on the job, a stranger I sat next to in church offered me the keys to her used Volvo, once she found out I was a returning missionary.
Now, you’d think with two miracles like that, my faith would be as indestructible as diamonds.
But, aaahhhh. I was a diamond in the rough…
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To read the rest of my story and see what happened next — head over to Dayspring’s (In)Courage website where today’s post is published.
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What a fantastic story, Bonnie. God’s taken very good care of you!
.-= Billy Coffey´s last blog ..Bringing the Heat =-.
He has indeed!
I am that twenty something wondering what comes next. It is very encouraging to see how God took care of you!!
.-= Jennifer Adams´s last blog ..A Rhyme without Reason =-.
He will take care of you, too, Jennifer!!
I love great testimonies like this and I believe you’re right. There has to be some joy in the journey or faith isn’t there (or there enough). Okay, now I’m headed to read the rest! 🙂
.-= jasonS´s last blog ..Light Friday Hit List: 5/21/10 =-.
Thanks, Jason!
Bonnie, I loved reading this post which was perfect timing for me to read.
I left a longer comment on the (in)courage site but wanted to thank you.
Blessings,
Debbie
.-= Debbie´s last blog ..Flashback ~ Lindenhurst High School Reunion =-.
Thanks, Debbie — thanks for sharing it. You must treat yourself to something… You’re working so hard!
There is something about serving where we have our passion as well. That’s been my journey of late, and it’s leading to some interesting situations… Everything’s up in the air right now, but I’m excited about the possibilities before me this summer.
Thanks for sharing your testimony of God’s provision AND encouragement. God meets our physical and emotional needs.
Blessings!
.-= Ed Cyzewski´s last blog ..Developing a Vocabulary of the Holy Spirit: Speaking to and Through Us =-.
It is amazing how God opens doors… 🙂
Awesome testimony.
.-= Duane Scott´s last blog ..we are walking =-.
@ed: It’s great that you are putting skin in the game! 🙂 Opened up and expectant..
@duane: It amazes me every time!
well, I was in the exact same position for so many months quite recently…thanks for sharing your experience….
Oh Bonnie… what an amazing story. Thanks for sharing it at the carnival.