BLESSINGS

Navigating the journey of life and ministry would be so much more difficult and not nearly as satisfying without the blessings the Lord gives along the path. The blessings I am thinking about today are the women He has placed in my life.

About ten years ago my mother went to be with the Lord. What a loss! I still wish I could call and talk with her. It is not the loss of her great baking skills that I miss the most, although her red velvet cake was the best! Just to hear her voice and for her to remind me she is praying for me would be so good! Next, I am thinking of my mother-in-law. Earlier this week she called and wanted to bring dinner over for Marjie and me. We had a feast! She is awesome! Probably the greatest evangelist (yes I did say evangelist) I have ever know. She never preached in a crusade, but her heart beats for friends who have yet to meet Jesus personally. Then there is my granddaughters, all three of them! They are the cutest, smartest, most fun little darlings I can imagine! Special is an understatement. They melt me! Then I think of my daughter and daughter-in-law. These two young women are incredible women of God who are great mothers and wives. How I got so "lucky" to have them as a part of my family is beyond my wildest wish. Finally, there is my wife Marjie, the primary reason my offspring turned out so incredibly wonderful. There are no words that express how she has enriched my life. She exemplifies the woman depicted in the classic passage, Proverbs 31.

Many other people have significantly influenced me through the years, but these members of the fairer gender bring such joy, pleasure, fulfillment, and focus that it just feels to me like I should tell some body (That is another truth from Proverbs 31, "the city gates" issue). Perhaps you have a similar testimony. I often thank God for the things he has done for me, but I need to thank the people he has placed in my life that have blessed me. Maybe there are some ladies you would want to express gratitude to as well. I often fail to express my appreciation to most of those who are such a support to me, but none as much as these ladies. Without them, where would I be? Thank you, Lord, for godly women who make such a profound difference in this world.