GOD CONTINUES TO FREAK ME OUT WITH GLIMMERS OF HIS PRESENCE

This one started last night discussing with my daughter, Julie, how I felt that Ember’s friend, Mo, was so good for her because I saw Ember blossom into this beautiful person hanging around him. Julie felt Mo criticized her sister too much, but I told her we need our critics. I told her all about how my brother, Jason, encourages me and gives me confidence, and her dad, on the other hand, criticizes me and how I need both of them. Fast forward to me getting to my God tree this morning, I promise you, my Nook electronic book reader opened up on its own to this specific post from my book of 366 daily devotionals:

“I have someone helping me get there quicker—my wonderful hubby and boss, who is assisting me tremendously in becoming the best version of myself. Whatever he has on his mind, he’s quick to let me know, and not always in the nicest way. I’ve found, though, that after days of being upset and being honest with myself, he’s right in most cases. It turns out this has been a good thing because he’s helped me to grow in many areas. Now, when he says something, forgetting excuses, I look to see what I can take from what he’s saying to improve, humble myself, and apologize when appropriate. If there’s nothing, that’s where the professional ignorer comes in, and I focus on his other characteristics that I love and adore, freely telling him, respectfully, of course, that I disagree with him. “Many times it is very useful, for keeping you in greater humility, that others know and reprimand your faults.” The Imitation of Christ These are the people that help us grow and become our best selves.”

My exact conversation with Julie! The way this freakishly opened by it’s self was all God’s way of letting me know how intimately He is involved with every intimate detail of my life. I feel like I’m in a new realm of closeness with God, baby!

But what Mo has done for me has been nothing short of a miracle! I’ll never forget my first conversation with him, which I wrote about in this old post:

“I shared how Mo blew my mind when I asked him how God fits into the positive mindset he preaches to my daughter. He said that HIS FAITH IN GOD WAS WHAT GAVE HIM THE REASON TO BE SO POSITIVE. He knew that because God was the ultimate Controller of His life, everything would work out well for Him. He knew God was behind the scenes working on His behalf and that He didn’t have to handle life alone. He just has to show up, do His best and leave the rest with God. Mo, chop knuckles, my man!

Mo just sent me this message a short while ago:

“That’s one thing that I say to Ember, that you are always joyful and strong. I’m glad I’ve impacted your life in a positive way. Thank you for reminding me to keep God first because everyone needs a reminder. I will continue to make Ember happy and make her a better version of herself every day!”

Thanks, Mo! Your influence on us all!!! I pray for God’s continued guidance on your life!