Crazy Emotions
Posted in General |Saturday morning i woke up feeling really down. I can’t explain it, but it was a feeling of being alone that I’ve only had once before: about 2 weeks before we started Palm Valley. As Lori and I talked Saturday morning, I couldn’t explain to her why I felt that way, I just felt very alone. I know I’m not, it was just the evil one trying to discourage me. Compound that with the fact I was sick as a dog.
The attacks came fast and furious this weekend, confirmation to me that God was going to do something awesome at Palm Valley this weekend (which He did!). Somebody once again drove a nail into the side of the tire on Lori’s car.
Then after church on Sunday Julie Gumm (Mark’s wife) was involved in a car accident. She had her 2 children, my son Zach, and Pastor Dave’s son Aaron. As she was leaving church a big Dodge truck ran a red light and hit her head on. Both cars were totalled.
It is a complete miracle that all of our children are fine and healthy. As Lori and I got to the scene, my heart sank at what we might find. I thank God that He protected our children. Julie has a hurt ankle (not broken) and should be fine after some healing time.
The pressure and attacks of the past few weeks have been off the charts. Last night I just sat and cried, I just couldn’t stop. There’s so many emotions right now: I’m not feeling well, I love that God is using us at PVC in an incredible way, I’ve had to make some huge decisions lately, and Satan is attacking.
Please know, I’m not discouraged, depressed, or wavering in my faith. It’s the exact opposite, I’M GROWING IN MY FAITH. God is using all of this to stretch me, and make me more like Christ!
So, please pray for me, my family, the staff and their families. We love Palm Valley, and count it a privilege to lead this body.
