I found out last night
that my youngest sister, Shirley, is in ICU in Oklahoma City, I thank
her granddaughters who posted it on face book other wise I would
never have known. I cried myself to sleep last night, then didn't
sleep well. I never expected it to be this way, but only God can take
control of our lives when He is ready. The picture I posted was taken
two years ago. It is, L to R, Myrtle Jean, Shirley, Colene, and
Betty. All my sisters. I love them all so much, and I will have to
have lots of prayer to get me through if I lose one of them. I cannot
drive the 250 miles there by myself any more. The traffic is too
heavy, and I am too old to risk the trip. God will give me strength
to handle whatever happens.
I did go to church this
morning, and I felt the peace of God. I'm so thankful He's always by
my side. Soon we all will be transported to that great city of peace,
and love never to be separated again. I've always believed that one
must make plans to go to that eternal resting place, and I trust my
sister has done that. I have taught her the Word of God, and she once
told me she was not the person she used to be. I stand on that
promise, and it helps me bear the pain.
This Sunday has been dark,
and dreary, but I trust I will see the sun tomorrow, if tomorrow ever
comes. I still have lots of work to do for my Lord, but if I let the
sorrow overtake me, I will be called a failure to Him. I am walking
daily by faith, and not by sight. We choose our own path to follow,
but if we listen to the wrong director, we will end up at the place
of no return. We cannot keep living in the happy way we have always
lived. God will be through of having patience with us, and will say,
enough is enough. I don't know what tomorrow holds, but I know who
holds tomorrow, and I know who holds my hand. At this time I feel
wounded, but not forsaken. I will heal, and go on doing my work for
God. He will help me understand the many things I am confused about
today. But I must have patience also. Trials, and tribulations brings
strength, joy, peace, and happiness. I have had this happen to me
many times. The Word says without a battle there is no victory, also
He says, the battle is mine, and not yours to fight. What more can we
ask for? I will keep waiting for a call telling me good news, but
only if my loved ones listen to God's voice. I am sure He is speaking
to them.
God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp
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