"I, the LORD, will hold your hand"

Isaiah 42:6 says, "I, the LORD, have called You in righteousness, And will hold Your hand."  The Lord God who created the heavens and the earth and gave breath to you and me has called us to be a light and "to open blind eyes".  And, He promises to hold our hand and keep us, and set us apart to rescue those in darkness.

2010 has started out to be a test for many of our CCA friends and family on many different levels.  Whatever your degree of disappointment, might I remind you and comfort you with this promise, the God of all creation is right next to you, holding your hand.  He loves you.  God loves you!  God loves me!  And, He's called us to press on.  He's called us to be a light regardless of our circumstance.

Last week our varsity girl's soccer team lost in the district semi-finals 1 - 0 in the second overtime.  It was an incredible game and our girl's and coaches should be very proud.  After the game the teams prayed together, and as the parents looked on, you could sense some feelings of disappointment that are natural after a tough match.  But, I rejoice in knowing that these young ladies know that they're called to be more than just great soccer players.  They've been called by Almighty God to be a light in a dark world.  They took the opportunity to share the gospel during a very emotional time.  They may not have made the finals, but hearts may have been transformed for all eternity.  And I, along with the others parents, couldn't have been prouder.