Stories of Grace

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. We hear that often during this season. Sometimes that sentiment makes me sad and quite frankly grumpy. Friends have referred to me as the Grinch during this season. ​

“What Would Jesus Do?” It was a simple acronym to help us to remember that we should always consider how Jesus would respond in any situation.

A question I get asked a lot is how will we measure success for RGM. At first this was very daunting. I feel the weight of being accountable to the donors, churches and foundations that financially support our work. One of our core values is to “Be Excellent Stewards of our Finances.”

I have been in the midst of unraveling. My first instinct is to escape and ignore the pulling of the tenuous threads holding my soul together.

We will all have a lot of “in between” times in our lives. Time and wisdom have taught us that circumstances will change and most situations will come to a conclusion. What we do with the “in between” determines our attitude.

Recently I have experienced a new type of grief. It’s been hard. I have watched people I love grieve and there’s nothing I can do to alleviate the pain.

God’s ways aren’t ours. Manipulating a situation is contrary to what God desired me to do. He was asking me to cease striving, stop fighting, stop doing- in other words “be still”- and let Him fight for me.

I love the week between Christmas and New Year’s! I like the slower pace compared to a typical week. This past year has been amazing!

My view of Christmas has been shaped by the carols we sing. Recently, I have begun to realize how they don’t accurately portray the Birth of Christ. My favorite carol was Silent Night, until I heard “Labor of Love” by Andrew Peterson.

Today, I would be the one to share a long list of what I am grateful for and you would be mentioned! Thank you for your continued support to RGM! Happy Thanksgiving!