Wednesday, July 23, 2014

A SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE...GOD'S BLESSINGS









APPROACHING LIFE AS AN ADVENTURE

 Make everything you do an adventure.

You are an ambassador of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20 and Ephesians 6:20). Pray and look for opportunities to be a good ambassador in everything you do and everywhere you go.

 Make it an adventure to pray for others.

 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2

 Make it an adventure to grow in the Lord

Praise the Lord. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in his commands. (Psalm 112:1)
I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. (Psalm 119:16) 

 Respond to hard times with a spirit of adventure

'I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world'. (John 16:33)

 Would I ever have considered a Dr. appointment an adventure? Would you?  And yet, it became one of the most wonderful adventures of my life!

Prior to my appointment with Dr. Hanel in Jacksonville, FL, I had asked everyone I knew if they would like to accompany me.  It was not that they didn't want to....but every one's schedule had become so full!  As I prayed about taking this long trip, I knew...I would not be alone....He would be with me!  He would fill my heart with joy, allow my spirit to have peace, and supply me with unbound blessings!!  And so..... HE did!

 I had driven around 4 hours, many songs had been sung, prayers said aloud, and loving Bible verses remembered. The turn to approach the I-10 light was red, and I changed the music station to "Country Songs".  Oh my God... it was playing "You Find Out Who Your Friends Are!"  Something made me look in my rear view mirror as I was so happily singing along... a familiar and amazing "smile" of a man behind me was there.  Was it really who I thought it was?  I still am not sure, because the light turned and the road required complete concentration.  The car seemed to fade behind me.  I was so happy!! Smiles, laughter, and joy permeated every part of me!  Heaven must be like this! (funny, how chronic pain can disappear)

The I-95 in downtown Jacksonville, FL is full of road work. I had my Magellan turned on and the lady's voice was saying something; I could not hear.  My eyes were having difficulty with sunlight glare and I was going to miss the turn I needed.  Then this startling red vehicle was behind me.. it held back, flashing its lights to indicate I could move over in front of it...I did...I heard the Magellan voice say to move over to the far right...I did...and the red car followed...the concentration of making all the turns kept me from trying to figure out who this "angel" was behind me...and then I was at the hotel...I heard an engine roar behind me...and it was gone.  Placing my car into park, I bowed my head, hugging the wheel in thankful prayer for all the wondrous joy and safety He had supplied. (my prayers are still being said for whomever this "angel" is)



Dinner plans with my friend, Charade, had to be cancelled, she had become ill.  I told her not to worry, but please get better soon, and she was in my prayers.  So, my dinner night was with Him!  I had my own gluten free foods with me...I always do when traveling.  Fresh coffee downstairs in the lobby, my own food, reading the Bible, asking Him questions...looking for answers and praying...ahhhh!  A special delight to soaking my feet in the warm pool water and enjoying all the stars, birds, trees...His amazing gifts!  A bubble bath was in store, I sang songs in every language I know..some Latin, some French, and of course English!  I knew He was listening!  Prayer time after visiting my family's Memorial site was best.  He comforted me as I asked for guidance on the next day's appointment with Dr. Hanel.  Wonderful peaceful sleep followed.

His gift in my "Spirited Adventure"....to be continued....


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