Philippians 1:6
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:”
In memory of my mother Donna L. Kidd
I remember as a little girl going to Missionary Society meeting on Monday, prayer meeting on Wednesday, choir rehearsal with my grandmother on Thursday and Sunday school, morning service, BTU and evening service on Sunday.
As a child the scriptures were like the sprinkles on a cupcake for me. The substance and what I remembered most and treasured was the routine and order.
I looked forward to the church gatherings.
I was able to see my fellowship with my friend.
I enjoyed participating in activities.
I especially loved the singing and the expressions of worship.
The fact that I was being fed the Word of God all the while did not fully sink in. This was probably because I was immersed in it.
It was a way of life. It still is.
The difference now is/ the singing and all the other wonderful facets of a worship service have become my sprinkles!
The sermon, the delivery of God's Word is now the bread.
We can't get full on sprinkles! I had to grow to understand that.
The Lord has a way of reminding us.
When I feel alone and sad, the Holy Spirit saturates my spirit with song.
"Because he lives I can face tomorrow, because he lives all fear is gone..."
The presence of the Lord's Spirit does not stop there, I can hear Him whisper,
"Stephanie, the truth of the matter is --"
"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more, but ye see me; because I live ye shall live also."
- St. John - 14:18-19 cf
God always keeps His Word!
God bless.
In Christ,
Sis. Stephanie
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