God is still at work in people’s lives. God is drawing people to Himself in unforeseen and unprecedented radically new ways. He answers the cry of the soul and meets their needs. I am surprised how he does this.

Our job is to keep praying for their souls.

We are charged with sharing the gospel of Christ to an lost but unforsaken people. It is much easier to connect with them when we love them. However, I keep feeling like I’m running out of time. Change is in the air.

Last month two acquaintances in my local writing venue unexpectedly died. I wasn’t ready for this. Their passing was hard to make sense of. I didn’t want them to pass on. One was from my class in high school. She was the sweetest person. She visited with me every time I showed up. I just couldn’t believe it. She was active in the club and published the club’s monthly newsletter.

Two loving sisters in their eighties have joined the ranks of those home-going to heaven. They passed within five weeks of each other. The second one’s service was a week ago. Her husband shared how he kissed his wife two times before he left the hospital the night before she passed. He said it was the last time he saw her alive. I gave him a hug and felt his sad emptiness. She was a lovely person. Her great-grandson wept as he told of her unconditional love.

I don’t know what is ahead, but God does. I remember sharing one of my writings, The End of the Road, with one of the women who passed a month ago. My writing wasn’t picked for a shout out, but I know she read it, and I’m glad she did so. She was older than me and a former law enforcement officer. She looked at me curiously whenever our paths crossed. Sometimes we talked, but I rather doubt we were on the same page in the spiritual realm.

We just never know where some stand spiritually. This compels me to let my light shine. I should breath deeply and reach out whenever I have an opportunity. It is a beautiful thing to share the gospel of Christ.

Oh, Lord, you’re beautiful–Your face is all I see. I’m so thankful God is Who He says He is. Nothing can take Him away from us.

I’ve loved this song since the first time I heard it when Keith Green sang it at Laxson Auditorium at Chico State University.

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I wish you well on your spiritual journey.