Another Sister in Christ

I am so excited I can hardly write this post. O.K. let me start at the beginning, which is usually a very good place to start.
I have a cousin, Ginger, who is as close to me as any sister could be. (I have one brother, no sisters). Ginger and I grew up together, spent summers together and shared many great times (well, some were not so great.) We've shared secrets - the kind that we will both take to our grave. She is precious to me - always has been - always will be.

I have been praying for Ginger for a long time, but recently in more specific areas. She and her husband, John have been trying to get pregnant for a long time now. But, if it is God's will, then it just isn't His time. I've prayed for God to let them both know that He is there, even if they don't get pregnant. But, I've also asked God if He could, well, maybe just this once, er, uh, change His mind if He hasn't planned for them to have children. Because, I know what it's like to want one and think it may not happen. Praise His Holy Name that my darling Jacob is part of His plan for me. But, that's another post.

But, more than that, I've been praying for God to touch Ginger's heart. I know that she had never accepted Christ as her personal Savior - or even asked questions for that matter. She rarely went to church until about a year ago. She and John began attending the beautiful old stone church in downtown Roanoke, Virginia where they were married. Then, Ginger joined the choir - I was thrilled to hear about that - even though in the respect of singing, Ginger and I inherited the same amount of talent. But, I felt as if God was drawing her into His world by putting it upon her heart to join in the church activities.
Then, last winter, I was visiting her and she wanted me to help her pick out a Bible that she could easily read. So, off we went to LifeWay Christian Bookstore (my favorite bookstore chain in the world). We found a Holman translation that she likes and a few more things we "needed." But, the important thing is - she wanted a Bible - she desired God's Holy Word. I was so happy to see God working. Well, it only gets better.

About a month ago, Ginger emailed me to ask if I wanted to go to a "Walk to Emmaus" retreat with her. Let me tell you, I did some praising my Lord that day. I just love to watch Him work.
Well, I hadn't talked to Ginger since my birthday last month, but she called me Sunday afternoon. And guess what???

---- are you ready??

---- can you guess??

Yep, God has been working ----- Give Up??

Ginger received Christ as her personal Savior at church on Sunday. She went to the alter and got saved. Whoop! Whoop!
Take that devil!!!! Another Sister in Christ!!! One more for Jesus!!!

I started shouting praises for God and dancing like David. Frank and Jacob came running into the kitchen and sang praises with me.
Oh, what a glorious answer to prayer. I just love God. And just when I think my heart might burst with love for Him, He does something else wonderful and my heart just spills over. He is so awesome.

I am so excited for my cousin, uh, I mean my Sister. What a blessing!
Now, I've got some more family members that I need to turn over to God and let Him do His work.
I think I'll go talk to Him right now. No time like the present.