I wish that I could relate to you in words how precious my time with God has been this last week! I have drawn near to Him and He has drawn near to me. The peace He has given me is nothing short of miraculous!
On Saturday, right after I had received the news about my biological dad, I began to call my children. I was still digesting the information, and I remember remarking to Patty "I just feel like I have been orphaned." My heart remembered the days of abandonment and that feeling of being unwanted and alone.
When I finally got to my email, I had a note from Patty. It was written just moments after I talked to her, and she said "You have a heavenly Father who is always with you, 'I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you' (John 14:18). Not only do you have the assurance of never being left alone as an orphan, but God provided you with an amazing earthly father in Pop. He too has always wanted you and is always there for you." She added, "Do not let satan have an inch in your thoughts and fill you with self-doubt and 'what if's". But instead 'cast all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you' (1 Peter 5:7)" (added with her permission)
The next evening, we traveled to another state to hear Meredyth sing in her Christmas musical performance at her church. I expected typical Christmas music - the familiar carols I love to hear and sing. The church was crowded and we sat near the back, but we could see and participate with ease.
The choir and soloists did tell the Christmas story through song and narration. But near the end, a lovely woman came out of the choir and began to sing a song that I wouldn't have described as a Christmas song. As she sang, tears sprang to my eyes, and then ran down my face, and then I began to weep. It's hard to weep quietly and not be a public spectacle, but I managed!
Below is the video of Avalon recording the song they sang that night. As you listen, you will see why I believe God included it just for me!
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