Do you know someone whose genuine character, intergrity, honesty and very presence instantly uplifts your soul? I have been blessed to have true friendships with more than one of these individuals, but tonight I was given the privilege of having coffee with one of them. What a blessing she was! Every single time I am around this woman my life is changed for the better, and tonight was no exception. As we caught up on the general goings-on in our day to day lives, I was inspired by her drive and determination to do what she has been called to do. Part of me is almost jealous that she has a goal and is striving to meet that goal. And a lofty goal it is! Medical missions, living in a tent, serving the Lord and others with her abilities in physical medicine as well as medicine for the soul...what an amazing calling and a gifted lady!
Hearing her talk about her passion has been a wake-up call to me. Why am I on this earth? What is God's purpose for my life? How am I bringing Him glory? How is He using me to accomplish His purpose?
There is so much more to this life than myself and my happiness! But, the funny thing is, I am happiest and delighted the most when I am serving the Lord and seeking Him! Why can't I simply focus on Him more, and subsequently be more satisfied and complete? Why must I always feel like I am taking 1 step forward and 2 steps back?
You know, for the past several months, maybe even the past year, I have had this image in my mind when I think about Jesus. It is so real to me that I can almost feel it. I imagine myself walking along this narrow ridge that is constantly falling away and I have no balance, but my right hand is stretched into the air and Jesus is there holding me up. Not by my hand, but He has my whole arm firmly in his grip and I know that He won't let go. I can almost feel myself gripping His forearm with all of my might and trusting in His strength alone. Everytime I am feeling like I am falling behind, I think about this and remember to trust in the Lord with all of my heart. Even though it may seem difficult to find my path, I know that I am trusting in The Way and He will make my path straight.
Thank the Lord the He reminds us of His purpose and plan through friends like Lindsey.
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A Little Bit about the Kirklands
The Lord brought my husband and I together after distantly knowing each other as teenagers. After many years of not keeping in touch, Todd contacted me in July of 2008, just 5 short months later we were married. It was definitely a work of God for things (including us) to come together so quickly.
He is my best friend and I love him dearly. He inspires me and challenges me and is always there for me. But with that said, marriage is still a rough and tumble process of going through life with someone who gets to know you so well that all the unpolished edges are revealed. We challenge each other and bring out the hidden gem chip by chip, which is the real beauty of marriage to me.
We have two incredibly handsome sons. :) Parenting has been a true blessing and joy, while there are also the trials of raising a child that are similar to those of marriage. The unpolished edges are getting revealed little by little and we are also learning through God's word and counsel how to shepherd our sweet sons.
He is my best friend and I love him dearly. He inspires me and challenges me and is always there for me. But with that said, marriage is still a rough and tumble process of going through life with someone who gets to know you so well that all the unpolished edges are revealed. We challenge each other and bring out the hidden gem chip by chip, which is the real beauty of marriage to me.
We have two incredibly handsome sons. :) Parenting has been a true blessing and joy, while there are also the trials of raising a child that are similar to those of marriage. The unpolished edges are getting revealed little by little and we are also learning through God's word and counsel how to shepherd our sweet sons.
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