Drumming and praying through songs of lifes lessons

As I sit at my drum set, Ill start to mess around, and than slow it down. And than I begin to sing out... no prewritten songs, nothing, just whats on my heart. And as I prayed to God through song, I began to think on things. Why did God say no?

Im learning that God says no to some very good things. Things that are a blessing, people even. And that hurts. But though He shuts the door, He does not leave us to wallow in the pain. He reminds us of how great His love is. And He continues to bless me with this person... even though its not going to go as I wanted it to. He gently keeps me reminded that He knows a whole lot more than Ill ever know. And that He loves us, and has a perfect plan. That even though it hurts, He's working in a positive way. And that is indeed a blessing and a half! When God shuts a door that I would LOVE to have open, He gives me a drum set to get my focus off the problem and what could be. Not just for me, but for the other person too. God has got big big big plans and I still get to see them unfold :-)

Ill stay with my "God of this city theme," and say again, "there is no one like our God!"

So today, was definitely pretty cool. Had a hard talk with my sister and brother in law, smacking me with reality. Helping me to get my butt in gear. And on my way to my parents house to print an application for Pinnacle, I stopped at mobile to get an application there to hold me over till camp would start (should I get accepted to work there this summer). And I didnt see a safe place to stick my application where it wouldnt get all wrinkled in my car. So I asked God to keep it safe. And as I was on the road, I happened to look over, and seen my paper had slipped down into the crack between my seat and the change holder thingy!!! It was now perfectly safe from any devastation that could occur :-P Does God care about even the little things??? I think so :-)

This morning I received news that kind of hurt and definitely brought tears. Last night was an amazing night where God was definitely working in mine and Jessica's heart. Mine for my father, and at the time, I didn't know what Jess was thinking. I knew she was hurting and something was deeply affecting her. Well anyways, during Unplugged, with praise music playing, and than a challenge brought. We were both crying and she pulled me in, and we rested our heads on each other for comfort. We prayed together, and talked a bit about things. And she wouldn't say what was on her heart. So I did everything I could to encourage her, and with a big hug we parted ways and went home. Encouraging her to follow Gods will, and to be encouraged in leaving home if she felt thats where she needs to go. See Gods will, no matter where it is, and how painful it may be at first, is the best place to be! Gods will holds the greatest treasures for her. And she will be blessed greatly for following Him, our Father that we love dearly! And little did I know, that I was encouraging her to not be in a relationship with me... It hurt. And I seen how it hurt her too. Please pray for Jess!!! God has HUMONGOUS plans for her!!!!! Oh my goodness, I cant wait to see her grow more. To see where God takes her! I love that girl to death, and shes now just my sister in Christ for sure.