“ISSUES” AND BLESSINGS
Andy and I will have been married 20 years next year. When we married, Andy had three children and I had four. Over the years our family has more than doubled in size! You might call us the Brady Bunch PLUS!
Like the Brady Bunch, we as a family have “issues”. Their issues happened under one roof and were resolved weekly. Ours are spread out over six states and usually aren’t worked out so quickly.
Just this week we have a list of issues that are a mile long as they say. Let’s see:
Three of us are dealing with pain issues and doctors.
Three of us are traveling on this holiday weekend on a much needed vacation.
Three of us are still searching for direction for the future.
Two of us are waiting in faith for positive answers next week.
Two of us are preparing for a summer apart due to training for work.
Two of us had a major relationship change.
Two of us had a communication failure…basically a big argument.
Two of us had terrible misunderstanding/disagreement.
Two of us had an expensive automobile repair bill.
One of us needed housing which was provided within 48 hours. Praise the Lord!
One of us just received word of a great and unexpected promotion at work! God is so good!
One of us had found his niche and talent in landscaping.
Yes, lots of issues in our family! How about your family? Can you relate to any of these “issues”.
The good news is that God is still in control. He is not surprised by any of this. He knows all of us inside and out. He knows our attitudes, thoughts, feelings and needs. He cares. He hears our every prayer and sigh. His love for us never changes and never ends.
Some of us are still waiting for answers but all of us have faith and hope. God is our provider and our strength! As we watch God work all things out for good in our lives He is glorified and our faith and strength continue to grow.
Nope, not the typical Brady Bunch, just a typical blended family going through typical life situations. BUT we have an awesome God who is always faithful and loves us unconditionally!
When He rolls up His sleeves
He ain’t just putting on the Ritz
(Our God is an awesome God)
There’s thunder in His footsteps
And lightning in His fists
(Our God is an awesome God)
And the Lord wasn’t joking when He kicked ’em out of Eden
It wasn’t for no reason that He shed His blood
His return is very close and so you better be believing that
Our God is an awesome God
He ain’t just putting on the Ritz
(Our God is an awesome God)
There’s thunder in His footsteps
And lightning in His fists
(Our God is an awesome God)
And the Lord wasn’t joking when He kicked ’em out of Eden
It wasn’t for no reason that He shed His blood
His return is very close and so you better be believing that
Our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from heaven above
With wisdom, power, and love
Our God is an awesome God Our God is an awesome God
by Rick Mullins
He reigns from heaven above
With wisdom, power, and love
Our God is an awesome God Our God is an awesome God
by Rick Mullins
Psalm 107 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!
His faithful love endures forever.
His faithful love endures forever.
whisperinghope4rightnow 
This is beautiful…I am thinking about you and your family. You have love and togetherness across the miles, and that makes the difference! Plus you have faith! Thanks for sharing. Love, Erika
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I think you should write a blog. You always encourage me! I love you! Been missing you!
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