Sneak Peak from a recent post from Kristy…
About 5 weeks before Clay passed, John came to visit. The three of us sat in our bedroom and talked. They had been best friends since they were both 11 years old! So, they had a lifetime of memories.
If you knew Clay, and knew how much he adored me, you can appreciate that what I’m about to tell you is truly miraculous. When John left the room that day, Clay looked over at me, paused, and said these words…
“I think it would be amazing if you end up with John one day. He is the best man I have ever known.”
I couldn’t believe he had the fortitude to speak these words, and honestly, it made me a little uncomfortable. Though (John’s wife) Roxanne’s prognosis was not good, I was still believing God for a miracle in her life. I quickly tried to change the subject, but he wouldn’t let me. He got serious and said it again, but this time added, “It’s important to me that you know I would be okay with this.”
I don’t have room here to elaborate on the emotions tied to that moment. What I can tell you is that God used Clay to give me freedom to later choose God’s plan for my life. Clay’s willingness to see it gave me the comfort I would need to walk in the purpose of God.
As Mary did, I hid this thought away in my heart. I was determined not to act on it. I love David’s words in Psalm 31, “My future is in your hands.” I pray them often. And I knew that if God intended for us to be together, He would lead us to each other.
And He did. In the perfect time. In the perfect way. Not exactly like I might have chosen, but just when we were both fully prepared and perfectly suited. Just when we were ready for ministry together. Just when our kids were ready. Just when.
And now, I look at this picture and I rejoice in the plan of God. What a beautiful family! What a powerful testimony!
I hope this encourages you today. God wants to give you what you need to say ‘yes’ to His plans.
He is trying to help you, not hurt you.
To lead you, not force you.
To love you, not punish you.
His plans for you are good. Listen for His voice. Watch for His hand. Don’t resist His help.
Be patient and let Him work His perfect work in your life.
Just imagine…