UNO!!

Every Tuesday at 6:30 PM the Casa G boys come to our home for dinner, a short devotional, and hang out time. Often there is a rousing game of UNO. Tonight was no exception.  Added to our Casa G group were our two college kids, Tully and Danelle and three young ladies, each with hearts for Jesus and others, and all from different countries -- England, Argentina and Ecuador. Laughter blended the cultures and languages into heavenly music.  I was aware of a number of reasons that could dampen our joy, and there were likely other reasons I didn’t know about.  Three of the boys were carrying heavy, painful weights of concern.  One of the girls had been fighting loneliness and feeling misunderstood in her ministry.  Our own Tully would be leaving in just three days.  But as I looked around, I only saw joy.  I wanted to soak in it.  Joy refreshes and heals the soul.   Thanks, Jesus!

Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in him, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.