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Saturday, September 29, 2007
"Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That's why it's a comfort to go hand in hand." ~ Emily Kimbrough ~  Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. "Pooh," he whispered. "yes, Piglet?" "Nothing," said Piglet, taking Pooh's paw, I just wanted to be sure of you." I stumbled across this postcard years ago and it has made its way around the house from my bed stand, to the girls desk when they began to share a room. Now it sits in front of me on my desk where I type....When I read this quote, it reminded me that they both say the same thing. All any of us really want, from the day we are born, is to know that there is someone out there that we can be sure of... We are so blessed as Christians to know that there is one hand that is always extended, waiting for us to reach out for it. We have the Lord's hand any time we stumble....and how amazing, wonderful and full of grace, our God is that HE so often will allow us to sidle up to someone on earth and as we stumble, they hold our hand. As we make our way through the challenges and struggles of this life, what a wonderful feeling to KNOW that God has so perfectly placed those people in our life who hold our hand at the exact time we need it, just to reassure us that we can be "sure." God sends us those images of Himself in those people in our lives who hold our hand...He reminds us through those friends, the kind of friend HE is, always has been and always will be. This week, I found myself struggling as another school year begins, with the questions we all ask ourselves, am I doing the best thing for my family, and as a home schooler, there are times when I find myself questioning what I know is right. A dear friend read my blog and sent an email that just lifted me up. It truly was as if the Lord Himself were speaking, and I believe HE was, through her. She allowed me to sidle up beside her, and as we stumble, and we all will....We need to be ever grateful that God places people in our lives to walk hand in hand with...they make the journey easier, they lighten our load and there is nothing more comforting than knowing that you have someone "you are sure of." As we make our way through this maze of life, we need to remember that we all stumble, big and small, young and old...just as Our Father always has a hand extended for us, we must walk ready to extend our hand to others....He requires only that we "Love," and when we are the one that someone can be sure of, HE smiles. "Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow...a threefold cord is not easily broken." Ecclesiastes 4:9 - 12 In Him,   I would love it if you would visit me...(originally posted aug 7, 2006 for CWO In Other Words) Labels: Encouragement, Friendship, Lori M.'s articles Leave a comment... 6 Comments Links to this post  Lori's mom insists that she came out of the womb 'talking' and has not stopped since. Lori however, insists that over the past 39 years she has learned a thing or two about listening as well. Especially, when it is God who is doing the talking. Hearing the voice of God has led her out of a 'desert place' and into a garden full of praise for the King. A lifelong Christian, Lori heard the voice of God 17 years ago when she said 'yes' to the man who would become her husband and best friend. In those 17 years, 13 addresses have made the journey a 'wild ride' at times! Finally, settling back in the Southern United States, a homecoming of sorts after having spent 4 years in college in South Carolina...Lori says, "It is so good to be back in the south!" Having grown up in the church, Lori knows that her 'true spiritual journey' began with an experience with infertility and surrendering to the Lord, allowing HIM to break her and remake her. The smile she wears tells that she is so happy to be on the journey that she is on now. A journey that includes homeschooling 3 wonderful children and teaching at the homeschool co-op as well as religion classes at church. She often wishes she could shout from the mountain top that this is all by the grace and mercy of God. People often compare Lori to the "energizer bunny," but she is quick to comment that the energy that she has is from the LORD..."if HE is going to supply it, I'd better use it...lest He think that I don't need it...and I do!!" Lori claims the phrase, "no strom can shake my inmost calm, when to this rock I'm clinging..." and insists that she will "take it Lord, ALL you have to give...." Praising HIM every step of the way.... She encourages you to enjoy the journey with her at her blogspot:  where she can be found daily... enjoying the journey every step of the way. Labels: Lori M.'s articles Leave a comment... 0 Comments Links to this post
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