Struggling for the better!

It's amazing how life can sometimes throw one heck of a curve ball at you.  You know, one of those that comes from so far out of left field that you didn't see it coming.  Well, I had one of those curve balls thrown my way, but I sort of saw it coming.  I just didn't realize that it was going to hit so hard. 

I have been struggling with that curve ball for the last couple of weeks.  Well, actually a little longer, but more so the last couple weeks.  It was one of those curve balls that completely interrupts your daily routine.  It had me so far off course, that I couldn't hardly tell if it was daytime or nighttime.  I found myself not being able to focus on what I should have been focusing on because of the emotional pain I was going through. 

So, even though I hadn't been to church for a couple weeks, I decided that I needed to be there this past Sunday.  The church I attend is Non-Denominational and it's not a huge church.  There are probably a couple hundred people that attend and they are from all different nationalities.  But it's one of those churches, that you immediately feel comfortable when you walk through the door.  Actually, as soon as you pull in the parking lot because there are always people there to welcome you as you drive up with a smile and a wave 'Hello'.  I mean, come on...how many churches do that??  I have never been to one that does until this one!!  And they are out there whether it's raining, snowing, sun-shining or whatever else.  When you walk into the sanctuary, you are not overwhelmed with people coming at you trying to welcome you. And the music is modern and contemporary.  It's involving!!  

Anyhoo...the service this past Sunday was mainly focused on John 3:16.  About how if God was able to give His ONLY Son so that we may be forgiven for our sins, then we have to forgive ourselves and others.  That we cannot carry hurt against ourselves or others.  It was like an eye opener...one of many.  I walked away from that service still struggling with my issue at hand, but feeling a little better.  Before I had left that day, I had put in a prayer request through our attendance slips.  I had asked for strength and courage to get me through the week and to lift me up.  When I got home yesterday evening and feeling that I had really struggled with things that day, I had found this in my mailbox:

When I read that, I started crying so hard!!!  I cried for many reasons, but most of all, I cried because I was reassured that God was on my side!!  And that I had people praying for me!!  What an AMAZING feeling that is.  To know that people take time out of their busy schedule to pray for you.  And to hand write a letter of confirmation.  

Later in the evening, I was blessed even more.  I had been given an answer to my struggle.  That curve ball was finally gone!!  To be honest, I was actually expecting a completely different answer and thought I would struggle even longer, but it's amazing how God works!!  

I just want to close this post with an invitation to you!  If you are struggling, like I was, please know that God is there for you!!  And if you are looking for a church to belong to....well, look no further.  I am inviting you to my church:

The service is every Sunday morning at 10AM.  It's on Elmore Road in Southaven, MS.  Please feel free to join us in worship.  Pastor Greg and his wife Nancy are amazing.  Pastor Greg makes learning about the Bible fun and interesting.  

If you're not in the area or are unable to attend, but would still like to know what this church is all about, you can log onto the link below and listen in on the services.  You can also go back and listen in on past services through the Archive search.  

http://cornerstoneliving.org/

To listen, just click on the word "Media", and from there you can listen to a live stream on Sunday mornings or you can listen to past services by clicking on "Video Archive".  I promise you will be amazed!!