Wow!

Surprise!

I am so excited to write about this, I don't even know where to start!

The very day, the very day, that I posted last week about my desire to find a women's group, I learned about a new group that was going to start meeting THAT NIGHT! It is sponsored by the church that we served with during Radical Christmas, and the group is meeting outside the regularly scheduled church meeting times. That means it doesn't conflict with our church meeting times either! Also, they had already decided to invite women from other churches to participate.

Once again, God has answered in a way that reminds me that He is "able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think". How exciting is that? I yearn, and I mean yearn, to continue living in a way that expects God's miracles to happen on a continual basis.

Also thrilling is the thought of studying "Radical". I read the book last year and was moved to change the way I view my faith. It was perhaps a catalyst in my desire to live a "radical" way that makes a difference in our world and calls us to sacrifice. Michael and I constantly discuss our need to see God working and rely on Him.

The last time I read the book I was on a plane to Oklahoma. The gentleman beside me remarked that he had read the book with his church, and it had moved him to entirely change his standard of living. He had sold his extravagant house (his words) and downsized to a more reasonable home. He said God was calling him to give more away and provide for the needs of others.

I don't know what new thing God will ask me to do, but the answer is "Yes"! I do know that He is telling me to be vocal about the things He is teaching me. I also know that I want to surround myself with people who also have this vision. I want to worship with people who feel the same way. I want to live expectantly and joyfully and hopefully.

I remember how exciting it is to see God move: when an unchurched kid walks into the youth group with one of our youth and is searching for answers; when a student joins FCA rather than hang out with his friends in the morning at school; when we pray with one of our own children and God answers in a big way; when I seek His direction and He shows me what to do; when God allows me to be part of His plan in any way at all.

My "Radical" group meets on Thursday nights! I will keep you "posted"!