So I guess it really shouldn't be a surprise when we share our story and people are moved, touched, affected, changed, etc.
Saturday night we went to a local coffee house where our good friend, and singer-songwriter, Ben Horrevoets was performing. When he plays local, he does our song, "Restored", and gives me the opportunity to share our story. I always welcome that chance because God wants that story out there, and wants me to tell it everytime I can!
After the show, I was approached by one woman who said she was so glad to hear me share that story because her daughter, who is struggling in her marriage right now, was there, and she saw the effect it had on her. Then, a guy came up and said how he went through a divorce, and would have loved to have had his relationship restored before that happened. And at least two other people also talked to me briefly. Mind you, this was at a coffee house...maybe 25 or so people.
Back in October we went to see Matthew West in concert in Lancaster, Pa. He brought us up on stage that night to share a quick testimony. After that show, Cheryl and I were amazed at how many people were lining up to talk to us! Lining up!
This story needs to be out there. It needs to be spread to a hurting world. There is so much destruction happening to marriages all around us. If our story of hope and restoration can touch a few of those hurting people, if they can see that there is a better way, and that it IS possible to overcome adversity and rebuild, then that is a beautiful thing!
Not sure why I get surprised when we are approached and questioned. Guess we should never be surprised at the power of God to make something wonderful come out of something that could have been devastating. And I know he'll continue to do so.
