Yes, truly I am rejoicing! His path on this journey, has become so full of His light. The fellowship with so many new "kindred spirits" is; as a new friend of mine, Daan, said "Shock and Awe"! Each time I think...surely He has Blessed me enough! I ask,"What is "enough" to Him??" I prayed for the answer...and He gave me this:
“I will cause my people and their homes around my holy hill to BE a blessing. And I will send showers, showers of blessings, which will come just when they are needed.” Ezekiel 34:26 (NLT)
Showers of Blessings!! Just when they are needed! Yes, that is what is happening...but instead of rain...there is light! His promise requires me to be a "blessing" as well. I am praying I will not let Him down.
It is Sunday in Jacksonville, FL. In conversations with many, I had asked about a Church to attend. There were many offered, but most of them were some distance from where I am staying. So, yes, of course I prayed for His guidance. On the wonderful Internet access, I "googled" for choices close by. I found one, New Life Christian Fellowship. Their website had some wonderful information and I prayed along the way. Yes, He blessed me again!
It took me three attempts to park my car...I am laughing, but there was a reason. A couple, just a short distance from me, had parked and were heading into the church at the same time. I realized, it must have looked so funny with my car going in and out...so I said as much to them. The man said, smiling, "yes, three tries, and you made it". I laughed and they laughed with me. Daan and Odette introduced themselves to me. They saw the Aphasia Button I had put on my jacket and asked a bit about it. I explained my journey in the area, and then... are you ready? Odette told me that she too had a brain tumor some years ago! Really?! What were the chances? He had planned for us to meet, I do not believe in "chances". From that moment we became "kindred spirits". Sharing His love and light!
We are close to the same age, and I am always aware that so many people have encountered pain in their lives at one time or another. I was waiting...to listen. The music was so wonderful and the people so kind. The pastor's message included Nehemiah and the wounded Tobiah. About staying "on course" with His Purpose.
Daan and Odette offered dinner to me after the service. Their lives are so joyful, although there had been much pain. We prayed and cried together in our sharing moments. Truly my heart felt more of His love and light, yet again! They introduced me to another Joan, then Raquel, Emily, and so many more who are submitting more prayers. Odette is from Nicaragua and Daan is from Holland. The world becomes so close, as I journey forward. Now more prayers are extended world-wide, for my wonderful Dr. Hanel, Dr. Allen, Lyerly Neurosurgery, and Baptist Hospital. (I shared extra cards with them)
A special request for all my friends and family; please keep these new "kindred spirits", in your prayers. We are all walking in His light, in fellowship. The blood of Jesus Christ has forgiven our sins and protects us from harm continually. Such is His Amazing Grace!
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