Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Bride

Posted on February 19, 2010 12:00 AM MST by Sara Richardson

I’m so tired! What a great night, though. I didn’t win the contest, but I got to hear Max Lucado speak, and that man has an amazing heart. I’m definitely disappointed, but, as everyone keeps reminding me, it was an honor to be chosen as one of five finalists. For once I can’t think of much to say, but I will share the encouragement God has provided me this very night. In My Utmost for His Highest, (written years ago) Oswald Chambers wrote an entry just for me. It is dated February 18:

“Let the past sleep, but let it sleep on the bosom of Christ, and go out into the irresistible future with Him. … If we are inspired of God, what is the next thing? To trust Him absolutely and to pray on the ground of his redemption. Never let a sense of failure corrupt your new action.”

Guess that means I don’t get to wallow in disappointment. Better add this latest dress to my collection and start focusing on those editor meetings I have scheduled in the morning!

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