Susan's Blog: A Jewel

Sunday, December 07, 2008

A Jewel

Dearest Janet...what a treasure you are

A precious jewel in the in the crown of our Savior

Walking in the love of Christ

You show a kind and a gentle spirit to all

Through the strength of our Lord

You are able to bear and endure all things

By trusting in the power and providence of God

You have a hope that endures

Following the example of Jesus

You walk in humility and obedience to the Father

With the knowledge of God’s word

You rejoice in the truth

Through the work of the Holy Spirit within

You have a desire for holiness and purity

Believing with certainty in God’s promises

You eagerly desire the Lord’s return

On this your birthday

We celebrate the gift that you are

We are most thankful for you

Our dear precious sister in Christ

By Susan Bunts Wachtel

November 30, 2008

Dedicated to Janet Corsi

Our friend and precious sister in Christ.

Happy Birthday to one whom Jesus shines through so brightly.

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My Colors Will Be Clear

I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I'm a disciple of His. I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I'm finished and done with low living, sight seeing, smooth knees, color-less dreams, tamed visions, mundane talking, "chinchy" giving and dwarfed goals.

I no longer need position, promotions, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded. I now live by presence, learn by faith, walk by patience, lift by prayer, and labor by power.

My face is set, my gait is fast, my destination is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few. My Guide reliable, my mission clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity.

I won't give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up for the cause of the One that gave me life, drew the line in blood for me in the hour of my destiny.

I am one of Christ's remnant people. I belong to Him and none other. All I do to bring this life to another is done because of that blood covenant poured out for me.

I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till He stops me. I must share will all that one more might hear and be drawn from the flaming darkness that longs to consume. Reach for another, touch but one more!

Until that moment...He will have no problem in recognizing me- my colors will be clear!!!

Not only are the words inspiring but so is the man behind them. The above letter was written by a Pastor in Africa who was undergoing severe persecution. On the eve of his execution he sat down and wrote the above note.

Sunday, December 07, 2008

A Jewel

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