SEE AND TELL

If we try hard enough, we can see God working everywhere we look:
In nature, society, the church, and our lives.  At Crosspoint, we desire to share these “God Sightings” as a way to glorify God and encourage each other.

During this time of physical isolation, we want to know how you are serving others, or how you have been blessed by your community.  
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SUBMIT YOUR GOD SIGHTING

SEE AND TELL SUBMISSIONS

I guess I have regrets about not being useful to the Lord because of the "ghost town" in which we live during this pandemic shutdown. We live in a high rise apartment building with close to three hundred neighbors. But I am seeing that God has released us from doing "big things" and is showing us He wants us to be salt and light in the little things done in His name. One of our neighbors is a people person and feels so alone, so I fix her favorite breakfast occasionally. I go on hall walks with another neighbor who is unsteady even with the use of a walker. Another neighbor is frantic and fearful of a situation that was dumped on him. We shared that God can release that fear, and even though he didn't want us to pray WITH him, we told him we would be praying FOR him through this time. I prayed with another resident who came to us in tears and trembling who has brought much trouble to herself by making some wrong choices. She is of another faith, but was so thankful for the time and prayer and listening. We have shared paper goods for some who were unable to get what they needed. In spite of our not being able to go places or meet with our church family, God has provided a "harvest field" right here. God has reminded us in I Chronicles 28:20 to "...do His work and don't get discouraged. He will not forsake us but will lead us 'til ALL His work is finished."
Our daughter Beth came back from college in mid-March because her school closed. It was difficult for her say goodbye to her friends and college life since school close so quickly. She is adjusting well at home. We enjoy having her home, seeing her online classes and sharing her college experience. We are able to share a very special part of her life which we would have missed if she was at college. She is also able to see her brother who lives near us.
We have been praying through this pandemic for guidance with or business. God provided some free marketing through the Omaha World Herald that we would have otherwise never had in our marketing budget. We are thankful for His provision all along the way! 
This may seem very small but it meant a lot to me when God answered prayer. I bought seascape for our bathroom and wanted to display Psalm 19:1, The heavens declare the glory of God”. After wrestling with several decorating ideas I went to Jan Paulson’s garage sale and found the exact poster frame I needed to portray the verse. It looks beautiful with the seascape. Thank You, Lord!
I have been praying for God's wisdom and His perfect timing knowing that I am no longer able to take care of my house. Last week the buyer and I signed papers for the sale with closing date August 31st. Buyer will be able to take possession 45 days after that. The very next day I signed the papers accepting an apartment in a senior living community. The apartment renovation should be completed the first week of October! PTL! What peace there is in trusting God.
I was so thankful for Pastor Isaiah’s sermon on Sunday. My cousin called me on Sunday afternoon and I was able to encourage her with some of the exact words from Isaiah 50. It was a practical sermon for these days.
We are thanking and praising God profoundly this morning! Our family dog had been sick for a couple days and we were told that she swallowed a something soft and it was stuck in her belly. She was going to need surgery. The place doing the surgery wanted full payment before they did anything. God was merciful and my parents were able to loan us the money for it. This morning we discovered that the doctor didn't have to do the surgery! The object was passing on its own and as long as she eats this morning we can bring her home, hallelujah! We have been fearfully praying for the last 24 hours and God heard our cries! I have been fearful of the financial part and my husband has been worried about the dog. The only thing that comes to mind is that our God is merciful. He continues to draw us to Himself through every situation and all we can do is give Him the glory, honor, and praise. We are so thankful for this outcome and for those who knew and were praying with us. God is so good!
I was concerned about my granddaughter who seemed to be discouraged during this confinement. I asked my friend, Dee, in Australia, to pray for her. We have been prayer partners ever since college. That same day, my daughter told me that Naomi Mattox had sent my granddaughter a letter because she had been part of Naomi's small group at Adams School Good News Club. My granddaughter was thrilled to get the letter. She also received a Bible study book from CEF headquarters in Omaha, so felt special and appreciated by getting something just for herself in the mail. After watching Pastor Isaiah this morning, I am going to recommend his sermon to Dee and her family. Her son-in-law, Dave, has a small business in Australia and they are having lots of financial trouble due to COVID-19. He is also very discouraged. I am praying God will use Psalm 33 to encourage him.
Today our neighbor stopped by with her two daughters.  They had colored an Easter picture and decorated two small rocks to give to all the homes in our neighborhood.   It was nice to see parents thinking of ways to encourage their children to bless others, and we were the recipients of kindness during this time of isolation.
Thank you to all who have contributed to the making of masks for the greater Omaha area. Arla that elastic made 25 Masks and Carol those fabrics are just great for the guys. I was able to send 50 more masks to the Open door Mission. God is good, I have this activity while I’m not able to spend time with Ray. As you pray for us please go to Azria Health Midtown and click on pictures and see how a Ray is doing. His confusion is gradually going downhill but still knows me and so thankful for Skype. 
My kids classes were scheduled over zoom today. It was such an encouragement to them! I’m thankful for the teachers willing to try something new, and for God strengthening me to as well! It was a blessing! 
Today I am recognizing God’s care for our children! Our daughter is going to college this fall and has already been offered a part time job while there. Also, because of the quarantine we were able to get a very reasonable airplane ticket to bring her home for her first visit! Our adult children are both still working and supporting themselves during this time. Grateful for God’s working on our behalf! 
I've prayed and asked God to give me a love for My husband’s family members. Every Mother's Day I fuss and complain about getting together with them. This year, I reached out to all of them asking if we could get together! I am excited to say that we will, for lunch on Sunday. God is working in my heart helping me to love others and loosening my grip on what I think I want. 
Last Friday morning I was prayer journaling and asked God to move governor Ricketts heart to open up the state of Nebraska. That he would lift the restrictions on gatherings and we would be able to meet together in May. That afternoon I saw a news report that Governor ricketts had announced that very thing! That churches would be allowed to gather together in May. Praise God! My faith was strengthened in praying gods will! 
During the pandemic I have marveled at God prepared us in the smallest of ways, from getting to see elderly loved to helping me purchase items I did not know I would need. Yesterday at our first church service was special. While standing to sing worship songs I was holding our one year old granddaughter. When I lifted my free hand in praise I noticed that she stretched out her hands. She was learning to praise Jesus. Thank You, Lord.