Happy Abi-versary!

It's February 11. Three years ago my life was about to change dramatically, and I had no idea.

God is like that sometimes, capturing us unaware. Other times we see God coming from far off on the horizon and have to wait impatiently for arrival.

Right after I heard those words, "Your daughter's name will be Abigail", I prayed for some confirmation and opened up my Bible. The first words there in Psalm 98:1 were "Sing to the Lord a new song ...", and peaking through the page I could see several notes from the page before. Psalm 96 also begins with "Sing to the Lord a new song ..." This weekend as we entered our new church home, I saw that the banners had been changed: "Sing to the Lord."

Each year now when February 11 rolls around I begin to wonder. Will God remember? Sometimes in these days of "not yet time" the rest of life takes over. I'll realize that I haven't prayed for Abigail in  while - and feel a bit guilty. Some days it is hard to imagine our life changing.

I opened up my current Bible study, Life with God's A Call to Desire and Discern, and found that this week's reading begins with 1 Samuel 25. In the NIV version, this chapter is titled:

1 Samuel 25: New International Version (NIV)

David, Nabal and Abigail

One of those reminders that no, God hasn't forgotten.

And the day even had a celebration. A good friend who has been part of this journey from the beginning came over for a catch-up visit. She arrived bearing coffee, snacks, and these cheery flowers & balloon - having no idea of the significance of today.

Abba, you are so much bigger and greater than I could ever imagine!