On Writing

On Writing

English is my second language and I find myself often stuttering speaking or writing. I hate it! It makes me nervous because I want to talk and to write about God's love.

I want my words to leave a footprint in people's hearts and minds. I want the readers to tell me, "I want what you have. Can you teach me how to get rid of Fear and love God like you do."

I often ask God to send me an Aaron. I beg the Holy Spirit to place the exact words in my mouth so I can translate them on paper.

Listening to the well-constructed speech and the vivid description of a friend, I longed to be able to relate my emotions and thoughts just like her. Yet, her words were full of fear.

If the devil can inspire someone to describe his actions so beautifully, I thought, how much more God will give me the ability to write about his miracles. He has promised in Matthew 13:52, “Every student well-trained in God’s kingdom is like the owner of a general store who can put his hands on anything you need, old or new, exactly when you need it.” (The Msg)

If I am not able to find the right words when I speak, my eyes will reflect His love. If I stutter, my actions will speak for themselves. If I feel like crying, I will cry because I share in the pain of someone else. Anyway, His love will shine through me. His Spirit will make my words alive.

 

My Future is Bright

The ways of right-living people glow with light;
the longer they live, the brighter they shine.
But the road of wrongdoing gets darker and darker—
travelers can’t see a thing; they fall flat on their faces. Proverbs 4:18 (MSG)

The right-living people are the believers, the sons and daughters of God. We are made right-living by the sacrifice of Jesus, not by our own efforts to get things right. I thank God for that from the bottom of my heart.

And God healed them....

My husband got bitten by a stray cat and didn't want to go get the shots. His arm was swollen and red and looked bad. But we prayed....

My dog ended up with ear infection, and won't let me put a collar to take him to the vet. But we prayed....

In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried out to my God; He heard my voice... (2 Samuel 22:6-8)

That's right! God heard my voice and healed them both.

Answered Prayers

A Creed for Those Who Have Suffered 

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve.

I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey...

I asked for health, that I might do great things.

I was given infirmity, that I might do better things...

I asked for riches, that I might be happy.

I was given poverty, that I might be wise...

I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men.

I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God...

I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life.

I was given life, that I might enjoy all things...

I got nothing I asked for--but everything I had hoped for.

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.

I am, among men, most richly blessed!

                                  Roy Campanella (as written on a bronze plaque riveted to the wall of The Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in New York City)

 

Sitting behind the computer with my broken leg, I feel powerless and miserable.

Then I hear God's words spoken by my Pastor, "Give God a moment!"

2 Corinthians 4:17 says, 'This light affliction, which is only FOR A MOMENT, is working for you a far greater outcome'.
I side up with Pastor confessing: All things are working together for my good, because God loves me and I love him. What seems to be against me, is temporary. It is changing as I speak. God is at work in me, and he is perfecting my character and opening doors for a better future, in Jesus' Name!

"Where is your attitude-of-gratitude now?" the enemy whispered.

I fractured my foot last night, and the excruciating pain took my breath away. "Where is your attitude-of-gratitude now?" the enemy whispered rubbing his hands.

During my long stay at the emergency room I figured out how to get my attitude-of-gratitude back.

·        ·        I am grateful that I didn't hit my head and faint, I thought. It was a hot day and the temperature in the garage, where I fell, would have done additional damage to my body.

·        "I am grateful I was able to ask my son for help. He drove me all the way to the hospital. My three boys carried me to the car," I told the nurse.

·        I am grateful I have a good insurance to take care of the expenses, I whispered to my son.

·        "I am grateful that I was encouraged the previous day by the miraculous healing of Oso, our dog, after we prayed," I said.

·        I am grateful Jesus healed my husband's arm without doctor's intervention as well. He was bitten by a stray can and the arm was red and swollen. We prayed and the infection disappeared.

·        I am happy I know the Healer, and believe that miracles are acts of grace and they happen in an atmosphere of expectation.

     This is my attitude today: "I take God at his Word and expect him to work another healing miracle in my midst, just as he promised, in Jesus' Name!"

 

Something Wonderful is About to Happen Today!

"This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice & be glad in IT," says the psalmist in Psalm 118:24.

       I want to adopt the same attitude. Instead of making schedules and To Do lists, I will start my day putting together my Gratitude List. I will remember at least five things the Lord did for me the previous day and I will expect new miracles to happen today. If he was able to heal me yesterday, God will surely cure me today. If he loved me when I was a sinner and a daughter of the devil, how much more God loves me now when I am his child. If he could keep me safe and give me peace beyond understanding in the midst of yesterday's storm, he will by all means lead me to a safe place in my journey today.

       I wake up each day thankful for the gift of Life with the thought that something wonderful is about to happen. I am his beloved. This is my day, a gift from my Creator, and I rejoice in it in Jesus' name.