A friend of ours lost her job after fourteen years. Other friends lost their home in a foreclosure. My pension fund is not worth what is was a few years ago. We are living in anxious times when many wonder where a secure and safe investment can be found. I found it while reading I Timothy 2:4, “God...wants all men to be saved...”
While pondering this statement, I came to the conclusion that if God wants people saved then some must be lost. So how does God get the people on the lost side of the bridge across to the saved side? Since He is God, can’t He just pick them up and carry them across or does He give us the opportunity to be involved in this miraculous process? I sincerely believe that He allows us to invest our lives in others for eternity. Everyday is another day of decision! What will I invest in--temporal things of this world that will pass away or in people who are lost and would like to be saved? What better way to end my journey here than to hear my loving Heavenly Father say, “Well done, good and faithful servant?” If you’re still anxious about the economy, try investing your life in others.
My Hospice nurse made her weekly visit to see how I’m doing. For a guy who wouldn’t even take an aspirin for a headache, I’m transitioning to my pain meds satisfactorily. Never thought I’d see the day that I’d be like those "old" folk I observe taking all those pills! Now I am one! But I thank God daily for the quality of life that I can have in this winter season of my life as a result of a few pills.
As the tumor grows the pain increases, but because of so many of you praying, God’s grace is sufficient. Thank you dear friends for your concern and prayers.
“‘“The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face shine on you
ReplyDeleteand be gracious to you; the LORD turn His face toward you and give you peace.”’ Numbers 6:24-26 Our prayers are with you Ed!
you are on my heart and in my prayers. thank you for being HIS witness to us:.in YAHWEH's world, there are no coincidences.
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