Faith....

I have a plaque on my mantle in our house that says,

"Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation."

My life has forever been "marked" by my experience of watching Dusty & Kenzie walk through this journey of FAITH. Every time I am around them, or read Kenzie's blog, the Lord speaks to ME on a whole new level. It truly has challenged me so much in my FAITH as I've watched our new friends walk through this. The story of baby Maddox that began at the moment of his conception last June, is only just beginning as we were a part his memorial service this morning. It was a beautiful service which Brian had a small part in and was honored to be a part of! What a special time of celebrating the life of a special baby boy who is loved by SO many family, friends, and people all across this nation and even the world (just read the comments on Kenzie's blog!!!).

I know many of you reading this blog more than likely, don't even know Dusty & Kenzie...but as it was shared this morning, their prayer is that their story, 'God's Story', will continue to be shared and that the story of God's grace will continue to touch many lives in the days & months to come.

As I was sitting through the service this morning, I thought to myself..."What will my response be whenever my faith is tested? Will people watch me and look at me and see a journey and a story, that with every step that I take will point straight back to my Heavenly Father?"

We ALL will be tested as we walk through life, but the Lord promises in His word that He will never give us any more than we can handle. ("Trust without reservation"...) We must DEPEND on HIM & RELY on HIM DAILY as we walk through this journey called life. We must TRUST in Him. That He has a plan, and it is one to PROSPER and NOT to harm us! To give us a HOPE & a FUTURE! I only hope that I will handle any trial that comes my way with such grace, love & passion, hope, trust, & FAITH; giving God all the glory & honor He deserves and that He alone is worthy of!

So, to Dusty & Kenzie...

"Thank You! You have no idea just how much God has used you to strengthen my faith over the past 4 months of knowing you guys and seeing your passion & love for your God told through your story. What a blessing you guys are & we are BLESSED to call you friends! Thank you for your testimony of faith that you guys live out each & every day! We love you!"