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I love putting together each issue of Reach UP magazine. It is my joy. Yes, sometimes I sit in front of the computer and wonder aloud, \u201cHow am I going to do this? What articles? Edit? I \u2018can\u2019t want to\u2019!!\u201d But then like a puzzle it comes together. I receive one submission for an article, and then another. And before it\u2019s all finished, I see a theme that God put together.To me the theme for this issue is, God CARES about every little thing! He cares, no matter who you are or where you are \u2013 a woman in prison or a single mom struggling to keep it together. He cares that you have a few extra dollars to make some improvements around your home. He cares if you\u2019re a soldier at war with a desire to do more than fight. God even cares about what goes into this small magazine. He cares about what we care about.Right now, I\u2019m planning my wedding in between family, holidays, and other responsibilities. Every day I pray about the details and ask for guidance. I don\u2019t want to be Bridezilla, if you know what I mean! When I feel overwhelmed (and that\u2019s almost every day), I remember how gracious and merciful He\u2019s been to me. Sometimes I cry tears of gratitude because I know He\u2019s right here beside me — teaching, putting people in my path I need to talk to, supplying needs, and helping me prepare for a long-awaited celebration.God is all for lifting us up, not slamming us down. He isn\u2019t removed or disinterested. Every detail of our lives is important to Him. The Bible says He knows the numbers of hairs on our head. It\u2019s hard for me to even think why He would care when three strands went down the drain and fifteen are in the bristles of a brush. But He does.<\/p>\n
The Bible also says He knew our names before time began. That\u2019s even more personal. He knew your life story before you took your first breath, and He has been reaching out to you ever since. Reach out to Him. Let Him in on every little thing you are doing.<\/p>\n
Together we will be able to look back and know that we accomplished something and that Jesus was right there with us in all the little details.<\/p>\n
With love and anticipation,
\nCrystal Wacker<\/p>\n
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P.S. I know that \u201ccan\u2019t want to\u201d isn\u2019t proper grammar. But my little sister coined it as a child and we\u2019ve used it in our family ever since. To me, it honestly describes some feelings. \u201cI can\u2019t want to!\u201d But you know what? I have told God about those honest feelings and asked Him to help me \u201cwant to.\u201d And He does! See, there\u2019s another example of how God cares about every little thing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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