Hello Dear Reader!
You may be stumbling here to see if I have words of wisdom in the aftermath of a highly disappointing November 6th. I do not.
I’m not much on wisdom today having felt like pulling an Atlas Shrugs moment and vacating from all responsibilities that would require my hard earned dollars to be given to the government rather than to where I choose to give it. Luckily, God called this morning (figuratively) and for the first time in a long time, I had my ringer turned on my soul-phone and I answered.
What did God have to say? Well it wasn’t to agree with my perspective this morning on going to Galt’s Gulch. No, it was more of a marching orders call. As a soldier in God’s Spiritual Army, He provided me with the next step on my journey. I am still in a bit of shock but I have faith. If you’re wondering what exactly this next step is, keep reading.
This website is just the beginning. It is a way to get me thinking and writing on paper (or pc), to get used to putting out my thoughts, feelings, life lessons for the world to see, to become comfortable with it. Keep reading…the good stuff is in the next part 🙂
Hears how my soul-phone conversation with God went this morning after I realized what I’m supposed to be doing with my life in service to Him:
Me – Whoa! Are you kidding me? I’ve barely blogged since that realization that this was part of your path for me.
God’s response – It isn’t as though I haven’t tried to get you to blog. (a voice that sounds like mine chimes in “I’m too tired.” “I’m too busy.” “I don’t feel good.” “I have work to do.” “I have school work to do.” “Mom’s in town.”)
Me – It can’t be time though, right? You’re just giving me a heads up and then in a few months when life is a little more quiet after the holidays…….that’s when I should start, right?
God’s response – Nice try, but no. I know you don’t feel ready. Why is that?
Me – Well, because I’m not. I have bills to pay, work to get done, a husband and child to take care of, charities to raise money for, family to love, Christmas cards to write, a house to clean….. When am I going to do THIS? HOW am I going to do THIS? I don’t KNOW HOW to do any of THIS! HOW can I do THIS and still pay the bills?
God’s response – Do you trust in ME? Believe in ME? Love ME?
Me – Of course I do!
God’s response – Then…….
Me – Humph! Fine. I will start but I need help.
God’s response – Help is always there when you’re doing My will. If you do what I ask, the help will arrive just when you need it most.
Me – *sigh* Ok.
So, here I am… announcing… that mrssummitt.com is going to be growing to include a podcast and eventually video-casts and other downloadable mp3’s with favorite prayers and devotions.
More to come…first I need to go buy a microphone and figure out what I’m supposed to say and to whom. Of course, first part of that first is I need some sleep. As with most folks who think as I do, last night was a very long night and today was just as long. The light is there though……within each of us. Just pray and God will help that light shine as a beacon to others. We can make a difference, we will make a difference.
I’ll leave you with this, A Prayer for Daily Neglects:
Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Sacred Heart of Jesus, with all its love, all its sufferings and all its merits.
First – To expiate all the sins I have committed this day and during all my life.(Glory be to the Father…)
Second – To purify the good I have done badly this day and during all my life.(Glory Be to the Father…)
Third – To minister for the good I ought to have done, and that I have neglected this day and during all my life.(Glory Be to the Father…)
Amen.
(If you are not familiar with the Glory Be…
Glory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.)
In Christ’s Love,
Mrs. Summitt