Still learning--Day 2

This new blog is to be what I'm learning about life and about my faith. What have I learned in the past couple weeks?

People who have been deeply faithful their whole lives sometimes ask religious questions with very simplistic answers. That's a shocker. Really, it is.

Prayer is important. I already knew this, but Jerry and Fran have relayed that info very powerfully.

I'd seen the laying of hands on just one other person. It was quite powerful. It wasn't something I had thought of in a while, though. It was brought up at our Sunday bible study, then in a movie we watched, then in our Friday bible study, then in our Sunday bible study again. My good friend was healed in this manner. I'd like to give this concept some more thought.

God revealed himself to me one night. He let me know He was with me at that moment. He reminded me He had always been there and always will be. He's with me right now, as a matter of fact. I'd invite you over for a chat, but He's with you too. He let me know there were those in pain that night that would be better soon because we had brought our earnest requests to Him. I've learned I will never be able to appropriately explain what happened that night, but many others have been though the same.

People are caring. It almost seemed like our family lived on an island for a while. We've rarely gone out with friends, and, for the most part, make no personal phone calls. One person offered help just today. Another offered his time yesterday. Colton got some personal drumming lessons from Mr. Priest. It was great to watch and Jim reminded us how little talent he had. The rest came from God and he does what he does praise Him. Amen, brother.

Another has offered his services through financial advice. He was off work himself until very recently. His current job is a Christian based not-for-profit financial advising business. We probably have a lot to learn, but he's there for us.

I've wondered if I'll be turned away because I never knew Him. I feel like I have a close relationship with Him, but are my motives pure?

I've learned I need to spend more time with Him.

I've learned I am being used to glorify Him.