When I hit post the computer clock will say it is like 11pm or something , but it is really 2 am. I can' t sleep. I miss my friends, my old church, my routine. Everything seems so new and fragile to me right now. I'm in that in between stage of things where I am not in contact with my old friends as much, and my newest friendships are so new that they lack the intimacy I deeply desire to have with people. I feel disconnected right now and this is a uncomfortable place to be.
I am not discontented. I just feel like a freshly transplanted plant...experiencing a little shock and wanting to sink my roots deep into my new soil.
"1 Blessed is the man
Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,
Nor stands in the path of sinners,
Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
And in His law he meditates day and night.
3 He shall be like a tree
Planted by the rivers of water,
That brings forth its fruit in its season,
Whose leaf also shall not wither;
And whatever he does shall prosper. "
Lord, help me to delight myself in You and Your Word. I want my roots to be deeply planted in You. Help me to be fruitful for your glory. And help me to develop genuinely intimate, Christ- centered relationships with the new people that you are bringing into my life.
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It will all work out for His good! Please don't feel disconnected, everything will come together. God is bringing together all of the like minded and I believe that is what all of this is about...getting to know each other, loving one another, sharing burdens and discovering what it is that God is bringing us together for. I am so excited about all of this! There are so many of us that have so much in common that it's kinda creepy! LOL!!! We have to allow God to work and not get in the way. I think that all of our roots will be going deeper and deeper. Love you!!!
Correction: allow God to work and we not get in His way...by the way...hopefully you will be sent an "old lady". I was thinking on that subject also...maybe we are now to become the "old ladies"...I really didn't want to say that but it's a thought...I would much rather be known as "mature"????
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I have no grand words of encouragement nor can I say that I know exactly what or how you feel after being so deeply rooted in your last church. Know this though, God has a much larger plan than any of us can even begin to fathom. Paul said the one thing he had learned to do was put the past behind him and strive for the mark set before him, you can't forget old friends and nothing says those friendships must vanish, although harder to maintain, we have to keep in mind that God has a time for all things.
We love you guys and our door is open to you and your family anytime day or night. I thank God for causing our paths to cross and so look forward to working together and growing together relationally and spiritually.
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. (Ecc 3:1-9)
We miss having you around all the time too! You and Buddy are such a tremendous couple that exemplify godliness, it's a great void without you being in our services. While I didn't attend the first service, I feel confident in saying the Praise team is feeling your absence in a very acute way. I miss having your girls run up and give me hugs. My family and I have been in similar situations, and I too have longed for those special people that added so much to my daily life. But God, in His great mercy, has always sent me into the arms of others that envelope me in their love. I know there is someone, or a group of someones that God knows only you and Buddy can touch in that special way. However, anytime you need it, we're here to wrap our loving arms around you and your family. Take care, Cherie, and give your family a big hug from us.
cherie:
I just wandered onto your blog today... these words pierced a tender and exposed part of my heart. i, too, left a dear christian community and am struggling to make real friendships... your tears are my tears as well.
i am beginning to wonder if the Lord intends to keep me in this season of loneliness, as i've stopped even asking Him to give me friends....
time will tell.
blessings sister.
mandy
This is an old friend. I think you have penned the feelings that I have had over the past couple months as well. Although you know the change is good and it is where God wants you it in no way means there isn't pain and even lonliness. I am not going to preach at you because you know you are where God wants you, and even during the times of feeling alone and distant I find myself being so thankful for the prayers that I know are being lifted up in the absence of conversation.
You are greatly missed and always prayed for. Your love and your words still circle through my mind and it still helps me as it did then get through the day/week/month. I love you sister!
Dreama and Mike,
You both are so wonderful and have the gift of pastoring! Thank you for both your encouragement and your friendship. I know that over time we will become possibly closer that any friendship I have had in the past. I can see God's hand at work in our midst and look forward to laboring by your sides in the Harvest here at Cedar Creek Lake! Thanks you and we love you too!
Dale,
We miss you and your wonderful family also. Your family is truly inspirational. We continue to pray for you and your children...and grand baby (she is precious!).
Mandy,
I hope that you wander back someday. I will pray that as you face this new season that you reach out to God with renewed ferver. He is always there for us! I will also pray that God sends you someone with skin! I know that His desire is for us to live in commununity with one another. Keep seeking Him!
Old friend...
well you are not really old...lol...I love you and miss you too. I know that God is doing great thing in us to stretch us and make us more like Jesus. How exciting!!!I want to be more like Him and I know that is your desire too! I'm here...on line or just and hour and a half by car! Your friend with skin, Cherie.
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