Grandmother Beth's Journal Writings
"Making Decisions"
Don't
be afraid my dear Son...
place each
decision in His hands - and trust.
If the
rational and logic of the mind seems to confuse you - then pivot
away
from the snare of that confusion and lift your eyes to God; in faith,
place your life & tomorrows in His providence.
If we ask Him to open the
doors
we should enter & close the doors we should not enter - He will
do
just that ... while we wait for His leadership - each hour, one day
at a
time.
values
... ever mindful to carefully weigh each aspect, and every
condition
that face you in your decisions ... by the scales of "what
will
please my Lord the most" ... "what will keep my soul in touch with
God
and ready for heaven" ... and, you will discover the way is made
quiet
simple by these eternal tests.
Then,
when the hard times come ... and they will come to all of us ... it
is the
way of life - You can find strength and a sure foundation on which
to
stand - giving you strength in life’s struggles.
You will find balance
and
conviction, followed by the peace which comes from knowing God,
and
His truths and purposes were the stronghold of your decisions. The
truths
of God's Word becomes the rock we can stand on in the storm...
until
the morning calm fills our lives and souls again.
All of
this ... I claim in faith for you.... knowing I am writing the truth
of
God's word. "Seek ye the kingdom of God, and all these things
will
be added unto you." Luke 12:31 When we read this chapter
we
find that Jesus addressed the fears of man ... one by one...
naming
them ... then summing up the situation with this promise.
Simply, my son
... by yielding our minds, heart & soul.. our days
and
years into His hand ... praying always that He forgives us for our
failures
and sins - and will hold us close to Him; seeking His guidance
...and
placing our life in his Hands ... seeking Him to lift our thoughts,
that
they might be as His thoughts ... to help us speak the words He
would
have us say ... entreating Him to give us love and compassion
for
those around us ... even as He loves and gave His life ... even unto
death
for us.
Thus
... the seeking of God for our lives ... And, dearest son ... He
will
fill your life with love and peace that passes all understanding.
I love
you
Mother
Journal
... Letter to Son ... March 2000