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

The Journey

Posted on By jennifer

THANKFUL THURSDAY today finds me awed by the leading hand of my savior. Along this journey of a christian life, there are many roads traveled, turns taken and paths made but, along them all, we have the promise that God not only walks along side us but He also goes before us directing the way.

Psalms 37:23 “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord; and He delighteth in His way.”

Not only is this promise a great security – it is also very exciting!! To be sure – as we go through life, there will be some roads along the way that are dark! Perhaps that can’t see your hand in front of your face kind of dark – yet, we never walk alone. I remember an exercise from a drama class I took my senior year of high school (really, I remember way back when!) where we had to be blindfolded and led by a classmate through the halls of the school. Our teacher said that the only way it would work would be for us to completely trust the one doing the leading. Although I don’t guess she was a christian, she was preaching a sermon there!! During the darkest of times, God holds my hand tightly and guides my steps.

Other times, there may be more light…or I may see more clearly – but just enough for the next few steps. I suppose most of our walk is this way. God illumines our path but only as far as we need to know. This way we don’t run too far ahead or get too distracted by whats up ahead – and we walk by faith.

There are, however, some paths that are so bright and the way so clear….and it is exhilarating!! We used to do quite a bit of hiking. Some of those mountain trails can seem to go on forever and, more than once, I’ve thought, “I’ll not do this again” but then you make it to the top and the field or the view stretches out before you in all of its splendor! It is beautiful and energizing – and I think I could hike for two more days! (yea, right)

These past couple weeks have been just like that for me. God is leading us and doing exciting things – several things! – in my life. His hand of direction has been so clear…..and we are eager to see all that lies ahead. I hope to share some of His goodness in the days ahead but so wanted to thank Him for His leading and all that He is doing in my life – on this Thankful Thursday!!

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  2. It is always so exciting to see God working in your life and know it is Him. He tells us over and over in the Bible about the good plans and gifts he has for us. Thanks for the uplifting reminder. 🙂

  3. God is SOOOOO blessing your life, according to your comments in your blog post. That is awesome!!! Thanks for sharing this beautiful post!! Thanks also for your sweet comments on my blog. I so enjoyed my time at the beach with my dear friend who also lost her precious son almost 5 years ago. We talked about him over the weekend and shared some wonderful memories of him in our lives. I am so blessed to have such a dear friend! Thanks to you also, for being such a dear blogger friend!!! Have a great week. Love & blessings from NC!

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