Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

A Guide

Posted on By jennifer

Five Minute Friday – a sweet community of writers that take a prompt and write (largely) unedited for five minutes.  To learn more about it or to find the other writers, go here.  Whether you are a writer or simply want to ponder…the prompt this week is GUIDE.

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My visits to a local assisted-living home are the highlight of my week.  I love the sense of community, the activities we share and I love the seniors who live there.  I especially enjoy the pace of life there – not only the pace at which we enjoy each other’s company but at which we do just about everything.  Slow and steady.  As we move from one spot to another, I fall into step beside a resident. We talk easily as I help her navigate the hallways – watching for anything that might trip her walker and ensuring she finds the right path to her destination.  These walks bring me joy.  For a senior friend, they are reassuring, a help and, I think, a joy as well.  (There are certainly plenty of smiles!)

Wouldn’t we all benefit from such a guide?  Someone that will come alongside us – to share the journey.  To keep us on the right path and headed in the right direction.  Someone watching for anything that might trip us or cause us to fall.  Someone who wants to help guide us through life, not for any gain or reward of their own, but simply because they care.  Surely, we would.

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  1. I'm sure you are a huge blessing to your friends in the home. It is a beautiful thing to take time to slow down just to be with someone and walk alongside them. I agree, we could all benefit from having people to do that for us. Visiting from FMF #13.

  4. Oh yes. We are not designed by the Father to do life alone. He is always with us but also brings special people into our lives to be His hands and feet, and enables to be the same for others. Blessings. Visting from FMF.

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