Same song, fourth verse...

I don't want to continue to go on and on about what's going on here at the risk of boring or desensitizing anyone who happens to read. Yes, school's cancelled for tomorrow - but that's all I'll say about it for tonight. If you are interested in someone else's similar and better expressed perspective, read this post written by our high school guidance counselor.

God has really used these unexpected breaks to teach me and draw me into Him. One of the major things that I believe He showed me just last night is about obedience. I am re-reading Passion and Purity by Elisabeth Elliot, and I came to a passage about seeking the Lord's plan for our futures and our prayers about the matter. Elisabeth set forth the challenge, "Why not start by simply telling God you'll do anything He says?" Instead of spending hours praying that He will do things the way I would prefer, perhaps the best way is just pure submission from beginning to end. The part of me that longs for control is tempted to fear such surrender, but the Spirit within me reminds me that it is not a risk and is not scary to submit in obedience to a loving, good, and faithful God.

And finally, God has reminded me of the blessings of relationships - particularly when you are loved by someone and you don't feel you deserve their love. In those relationships, I see grace.

Today's been a good day, but what I wouldn't give for a night in the warmth of love at the Fleagle household - sitting on the porch or around the island in the kitchen sipping on mint hot chocolate, talking about the Lord, and feeling known and loved. That's comfort to the soul...