Lois and Eunice

 "A spiritual marker identifies a time of decision when you clearly know that God guided you." (Experiencing God Day-by-Day).  When I read this, the most vivid memory I have of God's leading was in July-August of 2002.  We had moved to Tecumseh in March.  Jim was starting a new job with Neptune.  Our marriage was in deep trouble.  We were at a major crossroads.  God was the fartherest thing of either of our minds. However, He clearly had us on His mind. 

Every time I drove by the church on the Boulevard, I would feel a stirring in deep inside.  It had been a long time since I had felt anything like this.  I had a hard time finding the phone number for the church.  I searched the phone book but never found it.  I was just about to give up when a lady from the Welcome Wagon rang our doorbell.  She came in with a basket full of information about Tecumseh and surrounding areas.  In this basket was a guide to all the churches in the area….there it was. 

I made the call and spoke with Tom.  Jim and I came for the continental breakfast the following Sunday.  A few weeks later, I went up front and prayed with Dan Hall.  I committed my life COMPLETELY  to my Jesus!  Later, that year, Jim became a Christian on Christmas Eve.  And, as they say, the rest is history.

My faith has been restored.  My love for Jesus is deeper than ever.  My God is a god of restoration.   As I see God work in the life of my sister, Mia, I am reminded of the place He has brought me from and the person that I was.  Have I made mistakes since then?  ABSOLUTELY.  Does He hear me when I pray for forgiveness?  ABSOLUTELY.

As the Psalmist says in Ps. 34: 6,"This poor man cried out and the Lord heard him,  And saved him out of all his trouble."  I know that this is true.  God heard me and saved me & lifted me up from the mess that I was in!  He still directs my path..Praise His Name!!

Be blessed in all that you do 

Paul wrote in 2 Tim 1:5 "I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also." 

As I read this, I thought of my own life.  The things that I learned from my grandmother and my mother.  Each had instilled in them a strong work ethic.  I don't know anybody who worked harder that these two women.  The second thing that stands out in my mind is that once either of them had their mind set, there was no changing it.  They simply stayed the course, even to the bitter end.  These two things have had a great influence in my life and in the life of my daughter. 

My desire is to add a new element to my family legacy.  I want the sincere faith that lived in Lois, Eunice, and Timothy to be a part of my family legacy.  I became a Christian at 18, walked away at 25, and came back to My Jesus at the tender age of 42.  My heart's desire is to build an unshakable faith that will stand through the generations to come.  The death of my mother in January of 2004 has driven home the need for sincere faith in my life and the lives of my family members.  Join me as I pray for my family and their spiritual growth.  My prayer is that these pages will serve as a testimony of encouragement to my family and my adopted family.

May your faith increase daily

 Be Blessed In All Things