I Love The Body.

"Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." -Colossians 3:15-17


I'm so thankful for The Body. 


These past couple of weeks, God has shown me His wonderful provision through complete strangers. You see, I'm beginning to gear up for another adventure with Jesus, this one more unknown than ones before but ever so exciting all the same. In the midst of all that that means, God has blessed me with His faithfulness to provide for my needs, and He's done that through His people. He's shown me small glimpses of just how strong and deep the 'family ties' of Jesus run. 


Last week, a woman I met during the meet-and-greet time at church handed me a chunk of change and told me she'd be praying for me and the ministry He's got for me. I'd never met this woman before that church service, and she wasn't even a member of our church here in Iowa City- she was a visitor! God astounded me with His blessing through His people. 


Today, at a graduation party, I met an older couple who was friends with the graduate's family. I didn't know them, but they knew Jesus. The woman of the couple marched up to me and said, "I need to meet you. I heard what you're doing after graduation, and I want to cover you with prayer." She spoke life into me, encouraged me, and then asked my name. Haha! When she was talking about how she'd be praying for me, she said, "If you feel a jolt, it's me!" 


What an amazing thing it is to be upheld by His family, to be held in His arms via His people interceding and supporting me. I am blessed. I love The Body, His Body.