RUST ON MY SOUL (50th in series)

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INTRODUCTION (Repeated for those new to the series)

 

In an old loose leaf notebook, Thomas Kettering wrote when there was a cry from his heart. He wrote when his inner longing spilled over into the reality of his days. He did not write every day, only when he felt he must. How often he wrote or when is not important. The journey is what counts, for it is a diary about all of us, to all of us. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” and even a stumble is a step.

 

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Evening 

 

I've made my bed but I don't have to lie in it. The gospel says I can trade in old mistakes for a new beginning, that God does not forget and forgive, rather He remembers and forgives.

 

What would I be like if I gave God a chance? Gave myself a chance? With God guiding my steps, guarding my dreams, and controlling my fears maybe I could be another Paul, or Stephen, or Peter, or Luther, or Calvin or Wesley. I'd settle for being just a better Tom Kettering, more contented, more secure. 

 

Afternoon 

I watched doubt fall to its knees today. No more than a moment before it had stood strong with muscles flexed, its arguments relentless, still champion in my life. It was there till the final round. The last prayerful thrust, not a round-house random blow, was what did it in.

 

"Here am I, Lord, take me." The words weren't new, but for some reason I was and they hit home. It was like an auditorium full of angels all shouting, "He won. He won. At last he won." 

 

In a moment I'll mow the lawn. As I move back and forth along our miniature meadow I have no doubt where to turn and where to go. Now, if only I can accomplish the same for the journey of my soul. 

Evening

 

What I'm looking for is wisdom, not knowledge. I've got plenty of facts stored away.

What I'm looking for is satisfaction, not happiness. A good laugh can lift my day, and I'll take three or more anytime they're available. But what I want is stable contentment.

 

What I'm looking for is peace of mind. I don't claim to deserve it.

 

"The fruit of the Spirit is ... peace" (Galatians 5:22). Does it mean that though I read books, build mountain retreats, poke around in my garden, or luxuriate over a cold beer, it is all nothing without God. 

 

To be continued 
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Serialization of another book SIXTY PLUS AND NOT HOLDING

 

This book, SIXTY PLUS AND NOT HOLDING, is about dealing positively with the challenges of getting older and fosters the belief that “If we would have new knowledge, we must get a world of new questions.” (Susanne K. Langer)

MANY OF THE SUGGESTIONS IN THIS BOOK ARE GOOD FOR IMPROVING ONE’S LIFE AT ANY AGE

 

“I am come that they (you) may have life and have it to the full. (John 10:10) 

Anyone who lives long enough gets older. There are no other options. How we handle the adventure is filled with options.

 

Keep both eyes on life, and not on the calendar. Admit your age, but don’t admit to the fallacy that you have to act like it. Saying, “I’m 39 and holding,” is more tragic than humorous because it argues that age has no attributes.

V. Neil Wyrick

 

Below a quote from it…

 

“Be like the farmer who, when asked what he was building, replied, “if I can rent it, it’s a rustic cottage. If I can’t, it’s a cow shed.”

 

It’s called attitude and it can make us prematurely old or longer young. For truly, things aren’t just what they are, but rather how we choose to see them.”
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Below is a quote from Wyrick’s writings blog entitled ANGER VS. PATIENCE 

 

“After the old man had departed, God called out to Abraham and asked where the stranger was. Abraham replied, “I sent him on his way because he did not worship you.”

God answered “I have suffered him all his eighty years although he dishonors me. Could you not endure for just one night?”

 

God suffers us, endures us! And forgives us and loves us and sets such a perfect example for us.”

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BELOW IS A QUOTE FROM THE SERIES “A HEAVENLY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM” …
(1st in series) (on this Wyrick’s Writing blog)

 

“I have always been intrigued by a question God put to Adam, “Where are you?” Why did He ask that? What is the meaning behind this? It wasn’t a geographical question, for certainly God knew the answer to that one.

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BELOW IS A QUOTE FROM A NEW SERIES “Depression…the Alien Within” on this Wyrick’s Writings …

 

”Sometimes the best thing do, if depression descends on you, is for a little while to try to wipe clean the slate of your worried mind. To give such thoughts some muted silence. Seek an emotional whiteout. Just let the soft breeze of nothingness blow for a while. And then, read John 14:27 and hear Jesus saying, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” 

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