Email News 10-03

"HIS SUSTAINING LOVE"

October 2003

Issue 26

[The Monthly E-Newsletter is Published via The Halo Ministries]

THE INSIGNIFICANT PERSON, Written by Johanna Hobrath

I have a quiet day today, September 19, 2003. This quiet day allows me to work as my schedule permits. While meditating upon the Love of Christ, I was reminded of the many years that have brought tears because of a desire to serve in God’s Harvest Field.

When the person is in communion with the Presence of a Holy God, the eyes of that person may stain with tears. Do the eyes stain because of pain, or because you value the Beauty of His Holiness? There is an untold joy when a person has the opportunity to dwell in the Presence of God -- no matter where your praying place may be!

My thoughts of this morning dwelled upon a time when I was raising my family. During that time, my priorities were to be a good mother, wife, being an employee, and attending Church Services. I recall a heart’s desire that would sing “Jesus use me, and please do not refuse me; for surely there is a work that I can do . . . .” As a Christian at that time (also when privately dwelling in the Presence of God through prayer), it seems as though I am such an insignificant person. Why? The Majesty of a Holy God may indicate that you or I are insignificant while appreciating the Presence of the Holy One.

Please note: [September 30, 2003] This article may seem somewhat complex in nature; however, trust me that many Christians understand the significance of the Presence of God in their lives.

Have you ever read a Verse or Verses from the Word of God, and those Verses had a special significance?” Two Verses from the Book of Job state:

“For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God. Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows.” Job 22:26,28

Never underestimate the insignificant person. He or she may have wisdom, knowledge, and/or divine encounters with a God that looks with favor from heaven upon that person.

Remember -- God spoke to the world in such a profound manner when He sent His Holy Son to be born in the stable in the town of Bethlehem. And, God speaks to us today . . . .

I want to share an additional profound occurrence. The happening took place on September 10, 2003. The following two paragraphs are included on the website of the Halo Ministries. [See http://www.haloministries.net/AbouttheWriter.htm.]

(09-10-03) In July of this year, I knew that my 2-year commitment to the Stephen Ministry was completed in September of this year. I prayed and asked God to let me know if I should continue in September with the Pastoral Care Program. One week later, God confirmed to me that I am to resign from that Program.

Today, September 10, 2003, I was driving on my home street. I then made a turn onto another street; and while doing so, I looked to the sky. This morning the sky was gray and while looking at the sky, I saw a formation of a circle. The circle had white clouds and the sun was shining onto the white clouds. The rays from the sun made a cascade of golden rays that covered the gray sky. This type of picture was absolutely awesome! While viewing this glorious scenario, my heart jumped for joy and I whispered - I REALLY WANTED TO SHOUT OUT LOUD - "God in Heaven, I love You!" That morning I was on my way to attend the last Pastoral Care Supervisory Meeting.

"I believe in Godly Confirmations.

God's wonderful Provisions

and Guidance will always be appreciated!"

. . . Quotation by Johanna

From day to day, God does reveal himself in the lives of people. On September 16 [2003], I and my husband were participating in an all-day traveling outing with a church group entitled the "Sonshine Circle." The large group enjoyed the traveling adventure to Niagara Falls. On September 16th, the group also enjoyed the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, and, of course, viewing the awesome Niagara Falls with its beautiful rainbow cascading above the Falls. [Photo taken by AH on 09/16/03]

~ REMEMBER ~

HIS SUSTAINING LOVE WAS, IS, AND IS TO COME!

[HEBREWS 13:8]

UNTIL NEXT TIME - SERVING HIM, JOHANNA

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Circumstances in life bring, at times, much pain. The painful circumstances may be due to family issues, illness, unresolved conflicts., etc. In the Body of Christ, God has and does appoint people with listening hearts. If you want to read about mentors/mentees, you may glean much information via the Women's Mentoring Network. Marcia Kendall is the Founder of the Network. The Website is located via http://www.womensmentoringnetwork.com.

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WE WALK BY FAITH ... This article appears on the HALO MINISTRIES’ Website. The Web Page shares an outstanding Testimony about Cindy and her family surviving an incredible ordeal in 1995. GOD IS STILL IN THE MIRACLE-WORKING BUSINESS!!! The URL Address is: http://www.haloministries.net/WeWalkByFaith.htm. If you are unable to click into that Web Page, type into your browser http://www.haloministries.net and scroll to the middle of the page until you see the article entitled WE WALK BY FAITH. When clicking the underlined article, you then will be directed to its web page.

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HAVE YOU EVER DOUBTED THE LOVE AND GRACE OF GOD? On August 9, 2003, I again clicked into Joni Eareckson Tada’s Website. Joni is a courageous person. Undoubtedly during her recuperation period many years ago, Joni had struggled with the acceptance of the Love and Grace of God. Take time to read the awesome story of Joni’s life. The website is located via http://www.joniandfriends.org.

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PRAYER IS A POWERFUL TOOL WHEN DESIRING TO REACH THE HEAVENLY THRONE OF GOD! Perhaps you, too, may want to join the PRESIDENTIAL PRAYER TEAM. If so, you may click http://www.presidentialprayerteam.org and be directed to the Presidential Prayer Team Website.

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