Independance Day

July 1 was Canada Day. So happy Canada Day to all our Canadian friends. For us it was also an early independance day, for it was move in day. Yes, we are back into our house.

I was laying in our (oh so comfortable) bed the other day looking at the new paint and molding and really noticing how nice everything looked. Just over a year ago the same house was not as pretty. It made me think. How have I changed during the last year? Do I "look better"? Or do I need a new coat of paint?

I once heard a pastor say, "Trials don't make you angry, they reveal the anger that's already in your heart. They don't make you bitter, they reveal the bitterness that's already there."

I heard this from another ministry leader - Q: When you squeeze a lemon what do you get? A: Whatever's inside.

That's like us. When we go through trials and we don't respond in a godly way it is a sign to us that there is something in our lives that we need to deal with; we need to take it to the Lord in prayer. I can't do it, God. I need you.

Living in our house again has been great. Freedom. Peace. Quiet. There's still alot to do. But may we not ever forget what the Lord wants to do within us.