He Reigns!!

My good friend Carol called me and asked me to join her for a concert with Rebecca St. James and Mercy Me. The proceeds for the concert were benefiting Heroic Media.... a ministry that provides all kinds of media to help women consider LIFE giving alternatives when faced with unexpected pregnancies.

I was excited to spend time with her. We always have so many fun things to catch up... answers to prayer, concerns and a good laugh about something. We were excited to hear Rebecca St. James and hear about her passion to help women facing crisis pregnancies. Her radiant love for the Lord and beautiful voice were so uplifting.

One women shared her story of becoming pregnant as a college student. Hearing her tell her story (some 27 years later) and the pain that she still felt in her dark hour of need was very gripping to me. She wrestled with so many issues... people's acceptance of her, and ultimately her choice of what to do. She did choose LIFE and has not regretted in any way.

Hearing her story was a great reminder to me of the complexity of this issue and the pain and emotions that so many women wrestle with. We are all broken people and have so much going on with so many areas of our life.... and when someone extends grace and hope in our time of need is such a gift.

I had always like Mercy Me but wasn't aware of all the great songs they sing. The main singer (I don't even know his name....) Shared some great insights about how precious we all are in God's sight. He talked about his children and the love he has for them.... and they have for him.. but at this point in their young age their love for him looks so immature.

I think when any dad talks about his sweet children it gives such a tender picture of God's love towards us too. I know as a mom I would give and do anything for my girls.

Hearing his simple, unconditional love for his children was

a sweet reminder to me of God's love for me.

Gosh why do I still not "get it"????

And then hearing YOU REIGN.... was a great reminder to me of HOW GREAT and HOW awesome our God is... and that HE DOES REIGN....

even when I was worried and bothered and anxious about so many things.....

HE REIGNS!!!!!!

What a great evening with my dear friend..

and to be reminded of God's love...

and to hear about a ministry that is changing lives around the world.

So thankful!