PRAISE THE LORD! in Meeting Mr. Jesus Christ

I just about finished my entry for tonight, hit a wrong button and poof, entry gone. Big stuff I was excited to share and also unload. It's been a week I won't soon forget. So, here is the short version.

Good stuff at church.
My GI doctor called with some test results.
I'm beginning to have serious doubts about that doctor.
Second opinion will be happening.
Were it not for my Sovereign Lord I would have lost my mind this week.
Same Lord has rained more mercies on me than I deserve.
More blood work and tests ordered by the GI doc. I think he's into billing.

I need to be in bed but still have things to get ready for tomorrow.

Sunrise service at church followed by breakfast, then Sunday school.
Easter Cantata after. I was video/photographer for the Friday "performance". Downloaded the photos today, they are good. I am pleased.

For over a year I have prayed with all my heart that my son, Ryan, would feel the touch of God in is heart and come to know Christ. This a huge prayer, only God make happen but I pray every day my son might just feel something, anything which would open him up even a tad. I've talked about God with him and understand his position, it makes some sense considering the man was raised under doctrine and never introduced to Christ. He's thought much about what he believes and is so much more intelligent than me I have no sound argument to sway him to think of options.

So I quietly live my life and know he is watching. He says so time to time. I've invited him to church with me a few times when he's in town, he always opts to come after I get home. I understand. I understand if I push he won't hear me any more. He might not "see" me either, which I would see as a failure on my part to effectively carry the Gospel to him. So I pray.

The good Lord willing, tomorrow my son will be attending church with me for the first time in fifteen years. He will only be attending the cantata, but here is how omnipotent God is, the cantata is about Christ's passion. If there were any single part of the Bible I could take to Ryan, have him read and consider, this would be it. God is so amazing! Better yet, Jessica (who has the same frame of reference and beliefs as Ryan) will be coming to church, too. HALLELUJAH!

I am excited, but more than that I am beside myself praising God for he has heard my prayer and is working His will for all to know Him. Believe me, this is not something I could accomplish on my own. My son loves and respects me, but he's grown and has the choice to not come to church. This was his choice. I didn't even officially invite them, I only mentioned my schedule Easter morning because Jessica's family has invited me to join them for the day and we were trying to figure out when they should arrive to pick me up. They could have, like they always do, waited until I was home from church.

I'm also excited because tomorrow I have been invited to Jessica's grandparents home to celebrate Easter with their entire family. The best part is this invitation came from the grandparents, not the kids. I feel we are already building family bonds.

If you are a praying person, join me in prayer that something will touch either Ryan or Jessica that will lead them to walk toward God.

Wishing you all a blessed Easter. I'm off to finish my eggs and baskets. Yes, Ryan still gets an Easter basket, it's a silly joy of my being a mom I indulge in.