RUST ON MY SOUL (63nd in series)

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RUST ON MY SOUL (A Novel) (Published by Bridge Press in 1985 & Distributed Internationally)

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.

 

Evening

I had a twinge in my chest this morning.  N\ SEARING PAIN.  No overwhelming pressure.  Just a twinge.  And yes, it makes me anxious.  It dilutes my courage.

Just because I’m soul-deep in faith these days does not mean I am not afraid of dying.  Not death, but dying still offers anxiety.  It might hurt.

I will not die any sooner if I prepare for its eventuality, so it’s time I took care of my earthly affairs.  Though I truly believe God will provide, it does not mean I am no longer allowed some anxiety about the mortgage. Therefore, tomorrow morning I am going to set my options in order.

I have been busy talking about treating my fellow man with Christian love.  I should certainly practice the same practical love toward my wife and kids.  I am going to write a will, review my insurance policies and put several items not so listed into joint accounts. Rather than leave just improved memories because I have become a better me, I need also to leave them worldly goods for functional survival.  I don’t believe it’s possible to shout down all my humanity with spiritual buckshot.  My life’s highway will still have bumps but now I have God as a superior Shock Absorber.

Morning

My faults are not secret.  My whole world knows them.  And, God, you know them.  Now all I have to do is admit them.  It will be as difficult as trying to back up a hill with my emergency brake on.

But, if I can outrace Satan at least sometimes and leave him wheezing, if I can ignore his purring call if, by the Grace of God, I can slowly change, then I will not expect the Host of Heaven to break into a song.  A simple smile of approval will do just fine.  Considering the source just the thought fills me with joy.

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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

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“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 Thursday Jan 20th 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 SERIES “Depression…the Alien Within”  on this Wyrick’s Writings …each week

”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.” 

 

“Do you enjoy visiting friends? More than likely you’re thinking, Preacher, of course, I do.
Now let me ask the other side of the coin - Do you enjoy visiting enemies? No?

 

Well, I know you must enjoy visiting at least one enemy because, like myself, you probably visit this one quite often. Unfortunately, we all …visit this enemy…whose name is anger.

Some visit anger seldom . Some on a regular basis. And during those visits, some spew and others stew.”

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