Thankful in the trenches

Well, it has been a while since I have touched my blog. Not that there has been a lot going on or anything.... I have simply not made the time to sit down and write something down. We finally finished construction on the house. Things are beginning to settle down on that front. Almost back to normal, thank God.

I am in the process of settling things with my family down in San Diego. This is definitely a challenge for me. As the saga continues, they have been fairly predictable. The Enemy has been on the attack throughout this whole ordeal. I do believe I am just about out of the woods on this one. I mailed a check down to San Diego today and expect that they will recieve it in a couple of days. There is a serious sense of FREEDOM that I feel in settling this whole thing. In fact when I was standing there with my wife Tammy after I wrote check, I yelled "FREEDOM" and threw my hands up over my head.

At church yesterday, I really enjoyed the worship part especially. I have always stood during worship with my hands in my pockets or down by sides. I just kind of dance to the music and worship Him. Yesterday as we were singing the "Revelation Song" I lifted my arms to heaven, closed my eyes and let the holy spirit lift me up. If you have not done this, I seriously suggest you try it.... It was so cool. This is another one of my favorite songs by the way - I absolutely love it! "Let us lift up our hearts and hands to God in heaven" Lamentations 3:41 NIV

As I worshiped, I found myself giving thanks to God for standing by me and my family here at home throughout this process. I am thankful for the good friends I have made and the friendships that have blossomed as I have continued to focus on living my life in faith and surrender to God's will. I am also thankful for the other family relationships that have begun to bloom as result of Facebook and my blog :) (Aimee and Rodney) - I love you guys. It is so comforting that I can sit in the trenches of spiritual warfare and find so many wonderful things to be thankful for.

God's grace is amazing!

If you have about 7 minutes - "Revelation Song"