Does Amanda have anything to say?

Hello everyone. The last several posts have been from my husband. You may have been wondering where has Amanda been, is she ever going to write again? Well, here I am. ;)

I haven't been writing because I just plain didn't know what to write. You see I went to Lima, Peru last year, for one week. So to me going back this year, was sort of "routine" you could say. Up until Thursday of the 1st week I didn't feel like I was getting much out of Peru. But, God had a reason for me going to Lima again. It wasn't until Thursday night I realized that I some unresolved personal issues to work through, in order for God to work through me. I'm not going to discuss what all happened that night, because like I said it was personal; but I will say this. I am very much appreciative & thankful for Sabrina Butler. She helped me through those issues, and I thank her for caring enough for me to talk to me, and I thank her for allowing the Spirit of God to work through her towards me. THANKS SABRINA! So after Thursday night, I finally felt at peace. I hadn't felt peaceful since about the time I signed on for Peru 2009. God reminded me that He is in control, and He does have an ultimate purpose for allowing things to happen. As Romans 8:28 says, He works all things for good, to those who are called. He does everything for our good, and His glory. So once I had my pity party, and allowed God to show me things I needed to let go of life became much better. I was actually able to enjoy Peru after that night. Thank You Jesus for that.

So I guess what I want everyone to know is this. God loves you, God allows bad things to happen to you. Why? So He can be shown mighty & wonderful! Because if you allow Him, He will save you. Not just from an eternity without Him, but from sorrow, grief, anxiety, rejection, you name it! Jesus is a Healer, Counselor, Friend, SAVIOUR! Let Him be.

I will try to write again soon.

Shine for Jesus!

Amanda