A Christ Follower: The Journey

The Psalmist once wrote the following words from the deep part of his heart:   "Trust in HIM at all times you people; pour out your heart before HIM; God is a refuge for us."    It seems that when He wrote this Psalm (62:5), he knew a very important secret about language.  Sometimes language is a frustrating tool.  You know what I mean.  Don't you.  When we want to express the deepest thoughts of our hearts, words simply fail us. Paul believed the same way when he said in Romans 8:26 " Sometimes we do not know how to pray as we had ought, but the Spirit helps us..." I am so glad God does not speak any language other than heart language. No matter who we are or where we are from, the mind and compassion of God are NOT bound by our ability to express ourselves in oral or written form.  God knows and empathizes with that part of us that is so deep that words are inadequate to express it; therefore, when we come before God, finally able to admit what has gone wrong ...

Occasionally I tell you about one of my vets.  A whole bunch of them are heroes.... I mean real heroes... we throw the term around WAY too much; but this one is the REAL deal.   Just want to tell you about one of the "Greatest Generation"  heroes.  This one was in England in preparation for D Day.  Then, though an army medical personnel, followed the 101st Airborne...  All over Europe.  Patched up a whole bunch of them and watched a bunch of them die.  Snatched some from the jaws of death.  Went into harms way numerous times.  Nearly died.  Got a Bronze Star and made it home safe. Oh... I didn't mention the name did I?  Sorry.  No can do.  Have to protect the identity; however I know you need some kind of identity.  So, you may ask, "Who is he?  Good question.  The only thing is he is not a he at all.  She is an 88 year old great grandmother who is coming to the end of her journey but still a hero in my book.  (By the way.  I did not get this story from her.)  True h...