Love the Lord your God, . . . obey His voice, and . . . cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days. —Deuteronomy 30:20These words were given me this morning and prompted my writing. So often we hope our lives will change through a giant leap of faith, a profound decision, or a significant act of service. In reality, the only way we can change is one step at a time and every step counts!
I am in a period of transition and coming to terms with the loss of one ministry and moving on into another. It is a time of reflection in which I am thanking God for what is past as I move on into the present and trust him for all that’s to come. Through this time of change I am taking one step at a time as I know how every step counts.
Upon reflection, I think back to where I was 21 months ago, going through another period of transition as my marriage came to a painful end. I thank and praise God for this blog where many have supported me through their painful experiences and as I have walked with them they too have journeyed with me – Thank you.
I want to thank Sven personally, for his innovative idea of commencing such a place of refuge where freedom is given to personally express our experiences as ‘formersofficers’, and also encourage one another in the faith. This site is unique and long may it continue with the blessing of those within our ranks, with the spirit of why it was initiated and with the focus of always honouring God.
I have of today, the 17th March, 2009, only 8 days left as a ‘former’, I will still be a frequent visitor if I may and will continue to encourage and pray for you all.
Many blessings,
Tracey OliverIn transition from ‘Former to active’
UKT
5 comments:
Thank you, Tracey for taking time to share one more article as a 'former'! It's soon 2 years since you and I and 2 others toiled to maintain the blog and to create the FSAOF. Both efforts were Divinely inspired and consequently, have been of immense blessing to countless 'formers' and others.
May God richly bless you as you return to substantive rank... Your corps will miss your lovely spirit, and you making the Sunday morning announcements. They'll also mourn the loss of your spontaneity in passing out flags to be waved as the choruses are sung ! However, I have it on good word that the band will be very happy once your cornet is back in its case and locked away in the band room ! lol
We look forward to reading of your advances in THE SALVATIONIST, and future articles in this blog site.
Blessings, FSAOF
USA East living ion UKT
Tracey, thanks for all you have done in FSAOF you have always been an inspiration to me. Reading about you journey has helped me so much in looking at mine and coming to a place of peace. may God bless you richly in your new appoinment
Heather Former
UKT
Thanks for your post. Bearing you up in prayer as you enter a new phase of your life. Stay close to Him.
C
Tracey, as always it is good to hear from you. We are excited for you too as you enter into this new phase of ministry. We look forward to hearing stories from you from time to time. In the meantime, please know that you are being upheld in prayer. May God bless and use you real good!
As you always have, Go with God.
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