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by Marilyn Ehle
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“What we know is that when Christ is openly revealed, we’ll see him— and in seeing him, become like himâ€?.
1 John 3:2, (The Message)

A good friend of mine recently died after a long bout with cancer and an extended stay in a care facility. Strange as it may seem, when I heard the news of her death, my first reaction was, “Heaven will be no surprise for her. She’s been living for years in the presence of Jesus.�

My last visit with Susan—just two weeks before her death—was just like all my other visits. Her first question was about what God was doing in my life. Her face, now thin from the ravages of disease, was lit with a brilliant smile. Susan’s work with international students through the years was continuing as she met twice weekly with one of the kitchen staff who wanted to improve her English. She spoke lovingly by phone every day with her mother whose confused mind was withering because of senile dementia. She asked if we could pray—not for herself but for her patient, tired and loving husband. “This is so hard for him,� she said. 

When Susan stopped breathing the air of earth, I know she swelled with love at the sight of her Savior. She had been becoming like Him for a long time. Heaven wasn’t really a surprise; she had lived its reality for years.

Father God, help me look longingly at you each day and live increasingly like you so that when I see you face to face, I will not be surprised, only overcome with joy.

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https://thoughts-about-god.com/blog/2009/01/21/me_heaven/

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Thoughts by All thoughts by Marilyn Ehle Thoughts by Women

By Vonette Bright
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“Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.� Proverbs 3:5&6

Cathy knew there was something wrong.
Even though her daughter Becky was an adult and lived out of state, Cathy still had a mother’s instinct.
Their last phone conversation left her unsettled.

She soon discovered Becky had an extramarital affair.  Her husband threatened divorce.

Cathy so wanted to save Becky from the sorrow and suffering ahead. 
But she couldn’t.

Most of all, Cathy longed to see her daughter receive Jesus into her
heart and life.

She couldn’t MAKE that happen either.  So this burdened mother prayed.

Oh, dear friend, there are limitations to what you can do for your children.

So recognize your limitations, share God’s love at every opportunity, and pray daily for them.

In God’s timing you will see results.  
Becky is now telling others how Christ saved her marriage!

Question:  Do you have a situation in your family which looks impossible?  
Place it in the Lord’s hands.

You can comment on this devotional online at:
https://thoughts-about-god.com/blog/2009/01/19/vb_parental-impossibilities/

Thoughts by All thoughts by Vonette Bright Thoughts by Women