My Husband--The Perfect Man
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Many may be the times we will wonder, “Does anyone hear the words I share?
Words we speak of comfort, reassurance, advice, encouragement; words that counsel or words to alert or warn in hopes to prevent further disasters in another’s life. Or perhaps the words we hesitantly share that speak of personal pain, inner struggles. Is it even noticed when we smile and speak words that compliment and praise?
What of our actions? Are they noticed when we do something nice in a small ordinary way? Do they even see when we do everyday chores that help to keep all running smoothly along life’s way?
Do you sometimes think—“I am like a voice crying out in the desert—no one hearing or seeing but the lizards, insects, the rocks and sand, the mountains, the desert fox or the eagle flying overhead.”
“I am I said to no one there!” Well, not really. Think about this.
John the Baptist was a voice calling out in the wilderness, the desert—living in a very crude way. Crying out in the desert—not the Temple, not at city hall, not in the newspaper, or on a stage-- his voice was heard from the desert. You would even think no one would want to go see him in a hot barren desert or hear what he had to say. But heard, his voice was—and that voice carried so far that it is heard even to this present day. His voice is still heard for He prepared the Way of the Lord. He challenged the multitude to repent—to make straight the WAY of the Lord. He also chose to speak words of correction that led to his eventual death.
So, as you wonder if anyone hears and listens to what you say—also wonder too, do I want my voice to be heard? Remember, there will always be consequences that will come from all our words and actions. Are you ready for that possibility? Remember John’s words; ‘make straight the Way of the Lord.’ Making straight is simple, but hard too. Choose to speak words of love, about Jesus’ Love, and live out those words in action too—then your words, yours actions will be heard even into eternity, and welcomed too.
Born the youngest of nine children, raised VERY Catholic across the street from Immaculate Heart of Mary church and school—Mom and Dad led by example and word their FAITH in God and saw to it that I was given 12 years of Catholic Education. (Mount St. Mary’s Academy/1965)
But, most importantly, because of my parents’ spiritual renewal after attending Cursillo Weekends, I too went on a retreat at our beloved Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas and there, at age 20, gave my life totally, surrendering all to my Lord and best Friend. This was my “Pentecostal” event that left me, like all the early Christians, on fire with God’s love and forever changed.
My husband Robert and I have been married for 54 this year in a marriage arranged by God. We have 8 children, two in heaven, 24 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. The story of our life together can be found in a book titled “My Journey, My Cross-As the Journals End,” published by Westbow Press . Our life together has been one awesome up and down roller coaster ride which enriched my heart with so many of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have found that the only way, Wisdom, Understanding, Words of Knowledge, Discernment, and Healing can be received is first by experiencing in your life the hurts of others. (and you yourself a sword will pierce)* so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2 v 35.
God has blessed me also many other talents and skills--but sometimes, blessings/gifts can and have caused problems or conflict in my life, as I am human and all too quickly that part of me shows up. Thank You God that You also show up!
Because of the many ways that He has rescued me, and taught me through my trials and tribulations and continuous cries for “Help”--- a weekly podcast radio show called “It’s Me, God” can still be found on www.radiotitans.com
