Something that has helped me be at peace is on Sunday
mornings at the Tompkinsville Church of Christ for the past couple of months I’ve
been reminded of the great expectations God has for each of us. The memory
verse has been Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you”, declares
the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and
a future”. In this passage the prophet
Jeremiah was writing to the entire nation of Israel to encourage them while
they were in exile. Yes, He has plans
for us each but we must put our talents to work. We are each individuals but
together collectively we can accomplish more. If you are in the area this
weekend come join us for Friends and Family Day this Sunday, May 4 at 9:00 a.m.
and see how your life and God can intersect. We would love to have you!
I am excited about all the future possibilities that are in
my near future and the great works that together my future husband and I can do
collectively for the Lord’s church in Coldwater, Mississippi. Great things are
happening in Tompkinsville. Great things are happening in Coldwater. Great
things are happening all around us and around the world. Are you apart of them?
Our life, our faith, and God’s plans intersect daily. We each
simply need to rely on God and the Bible to balance everything that comes our
way. I’m trying to balance everything now and stay committed to Christ in the
midst of all the transitions going on in my crazy life. Are you?
Let the prophet Jeremiah remind us that it is not all about
us, it might not look exactly like what we think it should sometimes, but we need
to understand that God provides hope through His kingdom and a His promise of a
future in heaven for those who obey Him. Please keep in mind I am writing these
things not only to tell you, but to remind myself so that I keep my mind
focused.
All this talk about the future, great expectations and God reminds
me of a recent happy moment. Whenever I think back to this day I get a big
smile on my face and dream of my future on earth and how I now have a partner
to help me get to my heavenly home in eternity. So I am going to leave you with
my proposal from Clifton on the day I became his fiancée. (This is his recount
of the proposal and my reaction in his sweet words.)
Our relationship began
AT the rocks.
At times it has fallen
ON the rocks.
We have always had to
lean UPON the Rock, Jesus Christ.
Because the Bible says
"Two are better than one,"
And because you rock
my world,
I bought you a rock.
[At this point, Lara was well in tears and said, "oh, you did?"]
{Pulls ring out and gets down on one knee and grabs Lara's
left hand}
Lara Christen Savage,
will you marry me?
[Her eyes were filled with tears and with a great big smile
she began nodding her head and exclaimed]
“Yes!!!”
Now I am one step closer to being an Angel because I said yes! We will say “I do” in less than 76 days! I’ve got the Rock above, a Mr. Awesome rock by my side, the rock on my finger, the future honeymoon in the Rockies, and whatever life rocks that come my way. Whatever my future holds I am ready to take it on. I said “yes”. Are you willing to say “yes” and hear the Word of God (Rom. 10:17; Acts 2:37), believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the only Savior (John 8:24; Acts 4:12), repent of sins (Luke 13:3; Acts 2:38; 17:30), confess Christ (Acts 8:35-37; 1 Tim. 6:12), and be immersed in water in order to be forgiven by the blood of Christ and enter the church (1 Pet. 3:20-21; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; Eph. 1:7; Rev. 1:5; 1 Cor. 12:13; Acts 2:41,47).
