My God is Awesome!

Cuvulti!

"Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God" Ps. 42:11.

Hope in God... precious words in the midst of turmoil and grief. Our God is awesome... He makes even heartbreaking things work to His glory! It was so cool... I had asked some close friends to pray for my family during this time of loss, and two of them wrote immediately that they were praying for God to be glorified, which I had been praying but had not verbalized to either of them. Well, God answered abundantly! The gospel was clearly presented at the funeral, and we believe that several lives were changed as a result. Praise God! Continue to pray for the family, especially my Dad and my cousins Ryan and Sarah, who have lost their mom.

God makes disappointments to work for His glory as well. Dad and I are not going to Northland tomorrow to take pictures because of a funeral in Pastor's family. Thus, I am teaching school all day tomorrow. I am disappointed not to be able to go, yet I am rejoicing that I am able to serve in this small way. Some things are just more important. But, just for kicks, I put my only picture of C.T. & Blueberry at the top of this entry. :) Lord willing, we will be able to reschedule our photo shoot. :)

The Lord continues to teach me to rely on Him and be satisfied in Him. He is enough... more than enough! I continue to put in about 40+ hours of work each week... that is getting wearing on me. But, the Lord has provided the two jobs for right now, so I will be thankful!

The Christmas program continues to progress... we started seriously working on music this week. It never ceases to amaze me how we go from not knowing a song at all (the initial practices are almost comical because the songs sound so terrible) to having it be a piece that glorifies God! It excites me every time I open up a new piece of music and introduce it to the kids. Sometimes it's hard to believe that it will become presentable, though. :)

Well, that's what goes on in a Chanda Panda world. :) Have a wonderful rest of the week!

Because of Him,
chanda panda

PS-- Donut Day tomorrow!!! ;)