Bear one anothers' burdens

Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

I just want to take a moment to say how thankful I am to all of you. 

Thankful for your words.

Thankful for your encouragement.

Thankful for your prayers and thoughts and tears. 

Thankful for it all.  

Until you are on this side of something like this- you just don't know how much of a difference it all makes.  I can't even express my appreciation - there aren't any words.  

We are called to lift one another up - I believe this is not only a calling from scripture- but a duty of the human race - to react when we know another is hurting, to DO something, whatever that looks like.  

Sometimes it's forgiveness. Letting go. Because this stuff sure makes you see what is REALLY important. 

And sometimes it is a quiet prayer with a pure heart- and God sees that too.  

Thank you for reacting- in whatever way.  

Are some reactions tough to take? Sure.  Are some awkward in their response? LOL  sure they are. Because some things we just don't know what to say. Or do. And I get that.    

Because we know there just aren't any words sometimes that are sufficient.  

But- it's the posture of the heart that counts.  And that is what God sees.  

So thank you.  Love does.  And love isn't love until you give it away.  There are so many that are thirsty for love- seek them out today.  Stop for the one today. Everyone has tough days- weeks-months-years...

 One day you just might be the one in need of that love.  You reap what you sow.

I have prayed for others many times- have been the one on the other side  - and now I appreciate it so much more.  

He is the God who doesn't just take away our suffering. But He is the God who enters into it.

Much love <3 
Christa 

Asking for your prayers.

I have prayed and thought and prayed and thought about doing this blog.
I really feel that this is the easiest way to get communication out to a large group of people.

I know many of you have been praying for me, and have been asking if I'm okay. I appreciate your love and concern more than you know. We haven't said anything until now because we just weren't sure.

 There's just no easy way to share this...

I have been diagnosed with breast cancer.  I have a good prognosis- it is "early stage" and the doctors feel it has been discovered at the best time.

I just wasn't feeling "myself" for a few months now....hormones, as well as a lump I discovered in October.

I am still coming to terms with all of this - it has been challenging to say the least - but my faith in God is not shaken.  I believe that He will work all things together for my good- and those affected- and that He will get glory from this.

I pray that you won't feel hurt if I haven't shared this with you "face to face"... it is a difficult thing to share. I appreciate your understanding.  The support system He has given is so precious to us.

It will be a long process- but I'm a fighter, and refuse to be broken.

I pray that my little life will shine for Him through the process.  No matter what it looks like.

I ask you to pray and believe with me for complete healing and for my family to be covered with His mercy and love and peace.  Thank you in advance.

I love you and am thankful for those God has blessed me to be in relationship with.

Count your blessings, name them one by one :)

<3 Christa

He knew

Hey friends. 

Have had a Misty Edwards song in my heart for a few days now. 

"I knew what I was getting into when called you.

I knew what I was getting into when I said your name, but I said it just the same.
I knew what I was getting into and I still want you.
I knew what I was getting into.

I knew what I was getting into and I still chose you.
I knew what I was getting into and I still want you.
I knew what I was getting into when I said your name, but I said it just the same.
I knew what I was getting into.

And I am not shocked by your weakness.
And I am not shocked even by your sin.
And I am not shocked by your brokenness."

My prayer is and has been, "whatever it looks like." I want Him to be glorified in me. But when life hits you and you didn't expect it- the prayer is harder to stay submitted to. It gets harder - and harder - to walk your path- it was carved out just for you. It gets harder to trust- does He really see? Is He turning a deaf ear? It gets harder to hear- and know- that He's walking right beside you- holding your hand. He's in the waiting- and He's not shocked by our questions and doubts. 

He can handle it. 

Isn't that so wonderful? He's not mad or shocked or disappointed that we question our situation- He just wants us to learn and grow and lean. He knew what He was getting into. And we aren't "too much" for Him. He can handle all of our hurts and doubts and past. And He is more than able to carry us. 

Remember that today friends. And remember He still answers prayers. Believe it.

❤️ Christa 

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