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.
