This past week, the world lost an amazing man. His name was Carman. Yes, the Carman that ministered through music that told a story. After a weird year of 2020, imagine the surprise of our tiny church when we were asked to host this legend in our sanctuary! We questioned our ability to make it happen, even had questions on it being wise during the current events. Yet, there we were. Our church has seen the congregation dwindle over the years but my dad's sermons continue to be exactly what we need to hear. We go live on Facebook every Sunday morning. Come be encouraged: Metro Christian CenterThe Carman event happened. To see our sanctuary full again. To watch my parents clap and smile as they listened. To look around and watch as hands were raised, lives were saved, hope was poured out like an ocean of refreshing water on everyone there. It’s a time I hope I can always hold onto. Even as someone who wasn’t close to him, it was such a heartbreaking moment to hear about his passing. I hurt for his crew. They were his family. I hurt for the small churches who were like us and preparing to welcome him. I hurt for the people who had already been inviting their loved ones to upcoming shows in hopes of bringing them closer to the Lord. I hurt for the ripple effect.Yet, you know what I’m glad about? I’m glad the Lord saw our family and church worthy to host him back in October. I’m glad for the friendships we made and wouldn’t have otherwise had. I’m glad for the friends that attended and we hadn’t seen in years. I’m glad my children were able to meet him. I’m glad that because of that moment, we were able to sponsor 2 children from the Child Fund . If you are looking for a sign to do the same: Child FundI find it so interesting to see when God is gonna show up. He sure never does it on our time, does he?When I was a teenager, I loved – and still do – a gospel singer named Michael English. Sigh. I thought he was so handsome but the way his vocals just glided along in a song is something I am convinced the angels sound like! As everyone else on this earth, though, he made some mistakes. One was significant enough that he left the gospel music world for several years. I remember reading such hate from Christians. Harsh judgements. And these weren’t judgments out of caring about a fellow brother in Christ. Through the story of redemption, I had an answer to a long-time prayer that happened at the National Quartet Convention. It wasn't the place or time I thought it would be, and at the time I was doubting my prayers were even being heard, much less answered. I was wrong. I find that I can get so caught up in life. What’s going on with so-and-so, which current event is causing mass chaos, fear, and division, engulfed in the worries of not just myself but even people I don’t know! I cry out asking God to listen to my heart. I still struggle with questioning my abilities to be a good mom, a good wife, a good friend. I feel like such a failure in many areas of life.Is there something you’re going through right now that you’re not sure how it’s going to turn out? Maybe you’re a parent and you are worried about your kids. You’re worried about their school situation. Something they seem to be having a difficult time with. Maybe you are afraid for them growing up in the world that you are raising them in.Are you concerned about a health issue? Have you been praying for what seems like eternity about a situation? Are you looking at your life and just at the point of feeling exhausted with it all? He knows your name. He knows your heart. And I am sure He has a plan that is better than anything you could imagine. Take a breath.Keep praying.This WILL be okay.I am needing your help to reach more people. If this podcast has touched you in any way, would you mind going ahead and sharing it with someone? If you'd like to leave a ratiing or review, that would be great, too! Podcasts get traffic by word of mouth. I'd appreciate the ability to connect with you as well as those you love and care about.Find me on Facebook, Instagram, or send me a quick hello at imperfectlypollyanna.com.
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