This is the double rainbow we chased all the way to work today:
Recently my son has been riding to work with me each day...literally riding with me to work...at the same place where I work. This in itself is a small miracle (maybe even a big miracle), the fact that he has been working where I work, because I work at a church. Not that he is opposed to working in a church...he practically literally grew up in church since his father starting pastoring at his first church when our son was just 6 months old. So church is not something new or unfamiliar. But in recent years, it hasn't been a place high on his list to visit, let alone work in. And the fact that he has been pretty much unemployed over the past year except for odd jobs here and there, makes it even more amazing that he was able to start working at this church. No, he isn't a pastor or in any ministry. He is helping to renovate the Fellowship Hall...painting, cleaning, restoring equipment...anything they ask him to do that he is able to do. Wait...this IS a ministry...an important one...and I am seeing him blossom each day as he is gaining new confidence with every task completed....and completed well.
What does this have to do with the rainbows that we chased to work today? And what about the "Three Gifts of Conversation" that I am supposed to write about today? Well, maybe I can't put this into three distinct conversations...but I can tell you that God has been doing something special in these rides to work and giving us opportunities to have some great conversations. Oh, a lot of it has been pretty silly and fun...especially as we chased this double rainbow down the road this morning, taking pictures as we traveled towards it. (I drove, he took pictures).
And a lot of our conversations have been about the work he is doing, and the pride that he is taking in what he is doing. And the positive things I see coming out of this...little ways that he is changing and growing. God is at work here. There is no doubt about it.
Have our conversations been particularly spiritual? No. Not really. And yet, yes, really. Today's rainbow was a symbol of the promise of God in his life being fulfilled...hope being restored. Hope being restored in me as well. Prayers being answered. One day at a time. One rainbow at a time. Every day has been a gift.
What a lovely rainbow, they always remind me of God's promises. You got your three gifts, the fellowship of your son, the fullness of God's promise being answered, and the rainbow. God has promised to be with us always,praise Him for answered prayers. I'm sure God has a plan for your son. Keep us posted.
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Thank you, Sylvia, for helping to clarify the "gifts" for me. You are exactly right...and I love what you said. That means a lot to me today. Bless you for being a real friend! I will keep you posted. And thank you for your words of encouragement and affirmation.
DeleteThis is why I love blogging! We meet the nicest people here! Blessings to you today. May you have a "double rainbow" kind of day!
Praise the Lord. Your son has work. Praise the Lord, he enjoys the task. Praise the Lord, you saw the rainbow in all its splendor. Praise the Lord, it reminds you of His great promise to His people.
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