September 30, 2013 God's Good Gifts

God’s Good Gifts –This year we are focusing on God’s good and perfect gifts as an expression of His providence. This filters into the devotions we have with the students and with the staff.  Sometimes it is easy to see and recognize the gifts and blessings the Lord bestows on us and other times it is hard to see or make sense of what lies before us.  We recognize that we live in the brokenness of a fallen world and the darkness threatens to overwhelm.  We trust in the Lord and his faithfulness to keep His promises.   This past weekend I had the privilege of attending a service to celebrate the life and mourn the loss of baby BB.  The parents gave a stirring testimony.  They spoke of the gift of Ben.  They intentionally phrased it that way and asked others to speak of this gift as well.  They recognized the good gift of their son came from their heavenly Father.  At devotions this morning we discussed gifts once again.  It was highlighted that the gifts we receive, the most memorable ones, point us to our relationship with the one who gave them.  I am thankful for their testimony to God’s goodness and His providence.  May we all take to their example and live the words of the songs we sing.