God-incident

So I love it when this happens!
Yesterday's reading included Matthew 7:15-29. Today I get the mail and what is in there? A sermon covering Matthew 7:15-29.
A close friend of the family actually sent a CD of this message to me along with a Bible study book that she just completed that had made her think of Keith and I often.
The sermon was from one of the many churches around my home town that had been praying for us during and after Lincoln's life. He used Keith and I as an illustration and actually read the last of my emails about Lincoln, which was quite convicting yet oddly encouraging.

Convicting because, yes, we do strive to build our house on the rock of Jesus but we are in no way "there." Also, it made me look again at where I am now. Am I still living on the rock? Have I perhaps let back in some worldly worries and concerns that in the middle of the toughest part I had given completely and totally to God?
This past month I have had some tough times, and some really selfish thoughts and actions where I have lived as though I am in charge. I have been planning things out, counting days, budgeting, looking ahead to worldly things- not to heavenly things.
Our service at Colonial convicted me of this as well (all 3 times I heard it- yay orchestra!) just to be still and listen to what the Lord is trying to tell me.
I have been convicted to continue to live totally on the rock of Jesus, and as Emily said- quit trying to "help" God out with his plan.

This was also encouraging. I don't know who was there that morning, or who was touched by our testimony of faith. But chances are that someone was, and that means that God has already used Lincoln's life. I got to see one tiny part of what could be possible.
The other encouraging part is the incredible timing of our Lord. Of course I would get this in the mail the day after we read that section of scripture. :)
Just thought I would share!
See you tomorrow, if we can make it to Carly's in the ice and snow!