Remember the Promise….the name

September 1, 2009 parkis2

Some months after my husband Rod and I were first married 26 years ago, I went to a ladies conference. Joyce Landorf was the speaker and while I’ve long forgotten the theme of what she spoke about, I vividly remember the Lord (clear as a bell,) saying to me. “Your book. Remember the Promise.” Year after year I’ve been going to write it. I raised my kids, I worked some here and there and I even named my little art business after it (name plaques, cards, mixed media collages). Yet somehow I just never made time to write the book! The time has come. My beloved recently died and he ALWAYS encouraged me in every endeavor, including the book. I just didn’t know that the book would be about dying (specifically, his dying) and God’s promises to us.

In these months since he’s been gone, God has literally met me at every corner, at every bend in the road, and at every hurting and blinding spot. He has given me HOPE. Even on the days when a sight, sound or smell makes me cry. Even when I’m angry that my husband is no longer here, and that God decided to take him NOW. Even then, the HOPE prevails.

I have learned a lot, yet have a long way to go. I know that when there seems to be no way out of your despair, there is…because HE IS. God specializes in managing our messes to good and glorious outcomes. He is faithful to the very end. He has guided my past and he is guiding my “now.” It’s plain and simple. Trust and obey. I used to sing a song I made up just for my little girls, “Listen and do, listen and do, what mommy and daddy tell you to.” Now, I find I must listen as my Father in Heaven tells me what to do. AND THEN I MUST DO IT. I shall write the book.

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1. Sandra Prow | September 1, 2009 at 10:44 pm

Write it. I look forward to reading it. Love always.

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2. Harold Brown | September 1, 2009 at 10:53 pm

As I am sure the elders and Biz will do, I symbolically place my hand on top of your head and ask our Great God and Father to bless you, to ordain your thoughts and to guide you through what HE wants you to write! We love ya and we wish we could be there with ya!

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3. Sandy | September 1, 2009 at 11:29 pm

I think that God was annointing you for this a long time ago Paula. When you ministered to me you always knew what to say. Jesus spoke to me through you and he knew that people would only listen to you if you had been through it. You are a strong woman and I am proud to have you as a sister-in-law!

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4. eastlakecounty | September 1, 2009 at 11:39 pm

Paula, your book will be such a blessing to so many, and I’m so glad you sat right down and got this blog ready for your reading public.

I think I know two girls who will be very proud.

Next time we get together, remind me to show you how the “tags” work. You will probably figure it out before then. And call me anytime (that’s why I have the darned cell phone…so my FRIENDS can call!).

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5. Jane Horning | September 2, 2009 at 2:12 am

You GO girl! That book’s already been written – you just have to get the words onto the page.

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6. Roselyn Prow | September 2, 2009 at 12:24 pm

Paula,
See how many people are working for your success. God Has Really Blessed You with Spiritual Awareness and Other’s Needs.

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- 7. Onette | September 2, 2009 at 10:21 pm
  
  WAY TO GO! You have such a way of always being able to know what to say at exactly the right time. Of course you should share all of this with everyone. The words are already there. Just write them down. You are an inspiration to all who know you. Love You!
  
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