So the title of this blog is a little tongue-in-cheek, but I guess it's true! Yesterday, I knelt by my husband as he was ordained for ministry by the elders of the Free Methodist Church. I've been floating on this God-cloud since then. I'm not even sure how to sort through all these emotions, much less how to get it down. But I don't want to forget anything.
If you know me at all, you know what I mess I've been spiritually speaking. I'm not saying that I've got it all together either. I'm reluctant to post this all in a blog, but I cannot miss this opportunity to share what the Lord's done in my life.
First off, I'm really humbled. Yesterday was a culmination of the last 18 years of my life. I tried to verbally thank everyone who held my hand and walked me through my valleys of the shadow of death but I doubt I will never be able to thank them properly... from the dark day in 1994 when I was told that my best friend died in a car wreck... to the night in 2000 when my father walked out of my life... to the day in 2006 when I lost my first little one... all the depression and heartache... and all the days in between praying and struggling alongside Heath for the Lord to show us how to answer the calling that has been placed on our lives. For my friends and family back home, for Praise Assembly of God, for Christ Community... I thank you for your prayers and encouragement.
I'm honored. To be called to follow in the lineage of ordained ministers and their wives. I'm nervous and scared too, because I know that others will suppose that I've got it all together since I'm now a "preacher's wife." Far from it. I continue to rely on God's grace to forgive me of my sins every minute of every day.
I'm awed at the experience in His presence yesterday kneeling by Heath, having the elders put their hands on us and the words that were spoken over us... powerful words... more than a shot in the arm... an infusion of Life for us to pour out on others.
Right now, it's kind of like a new pair of jeans... it's a little awkward to say that my husband's an ordained minister. But I'm really proud of all the hard work he's done in order to fill the requirements of ordination. And I am just speechless at all that the Lord has done for us, personally and with Heath's ministry.
I'm still me... but I do feel at peace and healed... and that's all to the Glory of the Risen Savior.
Heath is now a Children's Evangelist (!) and it's so crazy, but I think the title fits him. Hopefully, "Heath and the Checker Shoe Band" will just continue to grow into what God wants it to be. Right now, the television show is airing in Columbus, Phenix City and Nashville and on several internet stations. CDs and DVDs are still available. The CCC puppet team will finish up their year soon with several outreaches to the community. You can find out more information at www.heathandthecheckershoeband.com for our mission statement, show dates, videos, and music.
I am so blessed in so many ways... and I know full well the extent and depth of Christ's love for us all. That's why I sing on the worship team, that's why we do this ministry... not for money, not for pats on the back... but for His Glory. Thanks to everyone for their continued support and prayers. This is really exciting to see what He has planned for us on this journey!
God bless,
Buffy
