T R U S T
When my brother and I were little Mum sent us to “Sunday School” but we ended up playing truant because we were bored. When I entered my teens Mum suggested that I should go to our local parish church - I found it all a bit tedious, hymn/prayer/stand up/sit down – not actually meaning very much at all. I then decided to try a few other churches – first the local Methodist, which I found a bit more interesting but still didn’t really understand what they were on about; then the Baptist Church where I was given a warm welcome and found quite a few friends, (one of which ended up being my husband). So I got involved, did classes and was baptised at 21. Alex and I got married in ’65 and were youth leaders until our first child arrived.
Healed
We moved around quite a bit in our early married life (Sheffield - St Albans – Solihull – Harpenden) because of Alex’s job. When we returned to Hertfordshire we came across a ‘house church’ where we encountered the Holy Spirit. Wow, I could have a personal relationship with Jesus, this blew my mind. He healed my very painful back (two slipped discs) at an outreach meeting in the local town hall. Alex also had healings – one in particular was a broken rib. In August 2003, while Alex and I were away on holiday, we received the news that my Mum had died. Then in November that year, the home which Alex and I had built together over 40 years was severely fire damaged and we lost most of it. Then in November 2005 Alex very suddenly died – he had cancer.Trust in him
After these tragedies so close together people have often asked how I’ve coped with it all. I would like to ask a question. Are you going through tough times? If so you are not alone – the Lord Jesus is with you – trust in Him. In fact these were the last coherent words Alex said to be before he died- “trust in God”.
Even in the dark times He can give you comfort and riches beyond your understanding. So take courage, lean on Him. When He brings you through you’ll know Him better, trust Him more and have something to say which is encouraging to others. During these traumatic times I have discovered what amazing love God provides through His family – the Church – which only demonstrates how good it is to belong to and be part of God’s family.
not alone
I have found life a struggle since 11th November 2005 when Alex died as we had been married for 40th years and had been ‘an item’ for seven years before that, so it was a great shock (to put it mildly) to suddenly find myself alone. But, and a big BUT, I am truly not alone because of God’s precious son Jesus. He is there for me any time of the day or night and He has provided for me a wonderful family. My two children, Carolyn and Derek and their spouses are such an amazing support to me, and is my brother, John. I thank and praise God for the love and care which comes through my family and the Church family.
So, trust in the Lord ... “...no weapon forged against you will prevail “ Is. 54 v 17.
