When
given the task to write a thank you note to someone who has impacted my faith,
I spent some time reflecting. So many moments, so many people came to mind. And
I realized that God sent, continues to send, and will keep on sending a great
multitude to keep me pressing onward. Not just one. I can’t just thank one. And
so….
To
My Cloud of Witnesses,
It
is with humble gratitude that I write to you in regards to what you have done
for my faith journey. Many of you I do not know. Some I don’t remember. Some I’ve
yet to meet. Many I won’t meet until my time here on Earth is complete. But
some of you I can thank.
To
my mother, prayer warrior and my father, student of the Word, you gave me the
tools to start my journey.
To
Brad, Christy, Shawn, Matt, Jenn, and Jen, you were more than youth leaders.
You were constants in a tumultuous time. You were witnesses to the faith by
simply being present. I can’t remember much of what you said. It’s what you did
that stands out.
To
the women of this church, at all ages and stages of life. You walk alongside me
in my journey, so many of you inspiring me as you keep the incredible legacy of
this place alive.
To
my husband, you have continually challenged me to better understand what I
believe and why so that I can share with you. Watching your faith grow leaves me
with no doubt that our God is a powerful pursuer of his beloved.
To
my daughters. You are still new on your journeys but you teach me daily about
real faith, true and pure.
And
to the rest of you. Thank you for keeping on. For running the race. For
prayers, for words, for hugs, for inspiration.
My faith
journey is not traveled alone. Nor is it over until my Maker says so. I am
continually learning, stumbling, rising, soaring. My cloud of witnesses is
vital to this. To those seen and unseen. To those known and unknown. For each
of you, I am eternally grateful.
In
Christ,
Laura