My baseball bat

For so long, I've heard of the metaphorical baseball bat. God uses it when He really needs to get through to us. And this weekend, He used it....big time!

Friday night at Dare2Share, Greg Stier talked about some people who are one person at church and another during the rest of the week. And that was me...

For the past couple of weeks, I felt abandoned by God. I felt like He had just up and left. I wanted Him to tell me something and there was nothing but silence...at least I thought so. But, going on this trip, I thought that it was important that I at least fake it because as a leader you need to be an example to students. So, while I was talking about how amazing God was, I was feeling alone and angry.

Greg talked about choosing a side...about not being two different people...about living sold out to Christ. And while he talked, something shifted inside of me. His words went straight to my heart. That's when it happened....

WHAM!!!!

I got smacked upside the head with God's baseball. I waited so long for a sign...something, anything. And I got it! He told me to choose a side and stop jumping the fence. Follow Him fully or not at all. It was exactly what I needed to hear!

God is good! He will show you things...in His time. I've heard this so much but, only when I am lying on the floor praising God for His mighty blow, do I realize just how true it is. He loves you. He loves me. He's there and He will never leave or forsake you. And just when you need it, He's waiting...bat in hand if need be.

Before I part ways with you, I just want to thank the Good Lord that four people in our group surrendered their hearts to Christ. Congrats to Jamie Morse and Christine Eilts!!! Love you guys so much!
~Lola~