"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
June 26, 2006 at 11:50 am
Your simple act of determination has blessed many lives.
June 26, 2006 at 2:13 pm
Yes, I see one in the mirror every morning…
June 26, 2006 at 9:42 pm
Thanks for sharing that story, your story; for that is what it is all about. I have fond memories of all that you shared.
I remember the first time Vera & I visited your home. Your gracious hospitality and Jim’s funny laugh.
From the first visit I knew that you two were very special people. I will always remember that Christmas Eve service, upon conclusion in the foyer, when Jim asked, “Do you think that bapitstry is big enough for me?” It was! (just barely though!) Since then, the two of you have been comforting others with the same comfort you have recieved from God.
Keep up the God work! I love you both dearly!
June 27, 2006 at 3:27 pm
You truly are a work of God. You have one of the biggest hearts that I know. Thank you so much for an infinite number of blessings. I love you very much. Thanks be to God that we all walked through TCOC doors and met.
June 29, 2006 at 2:01 pm
That was a wonderful story…I’m so blessed to have you as part of my family in Christ..keep the great posts coming.
June 29, 2006 at 3:09 pm
Thanks for sharing, I feel so blessed to have you both in my life. You are one of those loving people that I know I could come to for anything without hesitation. I seem to know a lot of those people now and for that I am truly blessed!!
July 3, 2006 at 6:39 pm
Thanks for being there. With out you where would I be. I am doing great and happy to be here.
July 4, 2006 at 1:02 pm
Thanks for your loving heart and gentle wisdom. I have been thinking about our conversation in your kitchen about the little trophy. It’s so true, those glories do fade, and the only one that lasts is Jesus.