Today was a good day......at least it has been so far. This Sunday morning, both Charles Stanley and David Jeremiah got beat out for a blessed time of sharing. Four siblings, a couple of spouses and Mama gathered for "church". We discussed the man who "puts his hand to the plow" and then looks back. After we shared out thoughts on how the "looking back" effects our "going forward", we began to discuss the "fields" each of us have before us (these fields being our specific situations we are presently "plowing").
Mom shared that she struggles to plow through depression and a lack of trust as she remains here on earth. She so weary. She has fought the good fight, kept the faith and is ready to be done with the battle. And yet, she acknowledges that she continues to be used in the lives of those she talks to, whether in person or on the phone. And she wants to be used.......
Her favorite song is "Let me burn out for Thee, dear Lord, burn and wear out for Thee. Don't let me rust or my life be a failure my God to Thee. Use me and all I have dear Lord and draw me so close to Thee that I feel the throb of the great heart of God. O let me burn our for Thee." Her flame is flickering and weak, but we tend it carefully. It is precious to us and we long to keep it burning for as long as He will allow. It is light and warmth to us. It gives us comfort. When her flame burns out, we will learn to lean more heavily on Him, but for now.......
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