I want to apologize for my last post, I don’t mean to sound like I’m complaining. Many of my friends are dealing with elderly parents, I dealt with that a couple of decades ago. I am currently dealing with elder brothers descending into dementia. This is a new test in faith, a new stage of learning to walk in the love of God.
This morning, I am full of thankfulness. Holy Spirit is bringing songs to mind, and I’m recognizing that I walk in His comfort continually. I stand complete in the work of the cross of Christ, following in the path marked out for me at this time. This floods my soul with thanks for all that’s invested in me as a cild of God and as a member of The Church, the Body of Christ. I’m giving you a link to my church’s website. Check out the sermon archives, especially the sessions of Dr. Alan Hawkins. I see Pastor Josh Gmitter’s sermon from yesterday, which I reference in the next section, is not posted yet.
We watched shows about cults and their leaders last evening. Along with Pastor Josh’s challenging word to our church yesterday, it is causing me to seek the Lord, and weed out any religious doctrines and lies I believe, that are not based in the love and truth of God.
The world and our enemy offer enticements and solutions that are so inferior to what God has for us. I know I spend time on worthless things, seeming to satisfy my need for the time I’m given, but come up empty. You know, that spot in your heart and soul, like the itch you can’t reach?
Hallelujah, God is working on answering prayers! My son Alex, who hasn’t been in church for about 20 years, took me to church with his service dog a couple of weeks ago. Turns out, his wife encouraged him to go, and she’s seen encouraging changes in him since he’s been attending for a couple of months. I had two Bibles with me, in case he didn’t have one, but he had one and took it out to use in church.
He’s joined a small Methodist group, and they have adopted his dog, Luna, as the church Mascot. I got to talk with one of the lay leaders, and she said she’s praying for Alex every day. And those two Bibes I brought? I was blessed to give one to grandson Caleb and the other to granddaughter Faith. I showed each of them a place to start reading.
The prodigals are gathering in! Be encouraged, your long awaited prayers and petitions are being answered these days. Don’t give up. Help is on the way!
As for my book progress, Musings Along Life’s Journey will soon be in audiobook format on Amazon. Don’t forget, my first signing event is approaching. Saturday, August 12th, 9a.m.-3pm, I will be at the Henderson Heritage Day, Henderson Historical Society lawn, in Henderson, NY. If you want to buy my book and can’t see me in person, you can contact me, and I’ll send you a copy. I’m willing to mail it if you live in the USA. I’ve found it prohibitaly expensive to mail to even Canada!
Musings along life's journey 