By Robert Greer
The Power of God is a Mighty Power indeed.
As I am a more “seasoned” human, my mistakes and experiences are rather vast, and the Good Lord has cared enough to redirect my journey more times than I can count.
I have tried to be lukewarm in my Faith and kept Jesus at bay treating Him like a distant acquaintance, instead of a Beloved Spouse and Lover of my soul.
I have kept Him far beyond arms length, and other times, I have prostrated myself before Him in despair.
What I have learned is God is very, very patient with me. He has never pushed me to do anything until I was ready, but I could always hear Him, gently calling me to change direction.
The first time I turned to the Lord came when He placed my late husband in my life, and blessed us with two beautiful babies just fourteen and a half months apart, and the four of us praised the Lord by living and loving one another the best we knew how.
When we lost our third tiny baby, Mary Elizabeth, through my tears and a torn heart, I mentally heard the Lord ask me to leave it all at His Feet at the foot of His Glorious Redemptive ✝️. I knew He would not forsake me, if I would dare to listen and follow His Direction for I knew He had never failed me.
Time went on, and He no longer wanted me to keep the Gift He blessed me only reserved only my babies.
I had no clue Where?, When?, or How?. to move forward.
Our Lord indeed has a sense of humor, and He knew I would keep asking questions until I understood what He was asking of me.
With an invitation to lead meditation song moments for the Church Adult Confirmation Group for the year, and three (3) distinctive requests by my pastor, to come lead music at the Main Mass on Sundays, all my questions were answered and I forged in the direction He pointed.
Through all our joys and sorrows, Jesus has held my hand and given me the Grace to see His finger pointing in the direction He needed me to go. He has guided me forward, sternly, has told me to stay put, and many times told me to stop and make a u-turn, as I am sure I must have skipped a few steps.
Thirty-four (34)yrs and four (4) months later, just like many people across this world, I have been hearing the call to prayer.
The distinct call to pray for: all those who have lost their lives these past four (4) years, For their families left behind, For our children missing and abused, whose screams for help are silenced. Prayers for all evil that has infiltrated our churches, schools, local, state, federal, country and world governments, to cease immediately. Prayers for the Peace and for hearts to turn back to True God.
My redirection seems to be clear. To step back from leading song and join in a more contemplative prayer and be more available for my children and grandchildren.
I share my post to remind anyone, daring to find this read it to listen, to hear and to respond for;
God is calling us, all, to join in prayer right where we are at. Pray for conversion of us all, sinners, to turn back to Him who loves us beyond any love we deserve.
Don’t give up on what you are going in the world to bring God’s Presence to those placed in your path.
by Deanna G. DeBondt
4:55am
September 1, 2024
Healing thru Song+ 