Libraries and God

May I relish for a moment on this simple, yet loaded word?

Pause.

Yes, thank you!

For some, this type of establishment is associated with books, research projects, kid activities, etc. Libraries are great to have in a community.

For me, my library became a constant form of hope in a shaking, troubling time.

I knew every day walking to and from work it would be on the corner. I knew every day that opening the doors would come with the same smiles. I knew that every day whether they wanted to or not they engaged in conversation with me. Those bits of encouragement would usually leave  tears in my eyes. I knew every day when leaving, the brick building on the corner, it would be there again tomorrow. Same women. Same smiles.

I knew the next day when opening those heavy doors they would have the exact book I would need to "escape" in.

Weird, isn't it? How could a library have such a role in my journey? Well, these ladies loved me, maybe, regardless they were kind to me. They talked to me. They told me I was going to be okay. They took time to make me feel loved when I was far from it and mostly, they accepted me just as I was.

God began working through that brick building. He would convict me, encourage me, love me and wait for me. Mostly, he quietly drew me to Him through those ladies.

My library became a life line during that year. Stability, in a pivotal part of my journey that was questionable.

Isn't our God just that amazing?

He knows EXACTLY where we are and meets us there. He draws us near to Him where the real change can begin - inside - out.

He used that brick building on the corner.

Still surprises me today the impact it has had on my life yet, I'm just that more amazed at what God can do!

If ever you visit Gothenburg, NE visit the library. Open the doors and prepare yourself for meeting the smiles and warmth of some incredible women who have impacted my life for over three years now.

With love.