God is ALWAYS in Control

At our church (Southeast Babtist Church) we are studying the book of John. I went home and continued to study the book of John and found a passage that really hits home for Kristy and I.

During the course of this DHS ordeal, Kristy and I have both questioned God's purpose for what he has LET happen to us. In JOHN 14:30 Jesus speaks of how he will be leaving his disciples soon. But in the same aspect, he speaks of how the devil has NO absolute control over the situation. In the NIV bible, I read the following side note:

Christ knew his time was limited because Satan was working in Judas to betray him. Yet, Satan was not in contol of the situation, God was. He allowed Satan's plot to continue because it fit into his own larger plan to redeem the world. God uses even the schemes of the devil to ultimately glorify his name an accomplish his will.

Later in John 15:1-2, Jesus says the following:

1"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful.

Sometimes Kristy and I both wondered if God was trying to split us up because that was what was supposed to happen. After reading these passages, I know that is not the case. In John 15:1-2, Jesus speaks of "pruning the branches of his life, so that they may bear even more fruit". I like to think that this is the case with Kristy and I.

I don't understand the whole bible, but then again...We don't HAVE to. We must learn to trust. That's a very hard thing to do. To just trust that it is in God's hands and we will bear even more fruit when our journey is to an end...

Kristy's B-Day

This is a little slide show of my birthday present to Kristy. I took her to a resort and rented a suite for us. It was ok (as far as the room goes). I just mainly wanted her to get some R&R. She did and that was the point. It was nice for us to just forget about all the drama going on around us. Even if just for a weekend. There is also a pic of the present I got for her. It's a pearl ring. She said she's always wanted one, so like the good boyfriend I am, I got it for her. Enjoy the slide show...


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