As I write about experiences at camp when I was young, apparently it brings back memories for other people , who were also there. I received this from one of those who was there at the time I was and when my mother was the counselor.
"One afternoon, your mom and our pastor at the time, took some of the kids who were going to Siloam Springs Assembly, to a place just outside the area where there was a picnic area and a waterfall. There was an area we had to walk across. The water was running over that spillway, and as I did not know at the time how to swim, absolute paralyzing fear took hold of me, and I just froze, looking at that deep water right at my feet. I know without a doubt that I was about to fall in - and would have drowned - but suddenly your mom was quietly at my side, just like an angel, and she ever so calmly and sweetly said, "Here, take my hand and we'll walk together." I put my hand in hers and without another word we crossed. I trusted her implicitly and never forgot her for that wonderful assurance. I am weeping as I write this. She was one of the most kind, godly women I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. What a blessing to have had her in my life!!!"
Reading this blessed me, of course, because I loved my mother and I remember many times when she took my hand and brought me out of scary times. However, it also brought to mind how our Savior is always with us in times of doubt, illness, fear and anxiety. He is there to take our hand and lead us across the deep waters, and through the shadows, whatever they might be. Do we trust Him much as this child trusted my mother to get her out of a scary situation?
"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever." Psalm 23 NIV
"One afternoon, your mom and our pastor at the time, took some of the kids who were going to Siloam Springs Assembly, to a place just outside the area where there was a picnic area and a waterfall. There was an area we had to walk across. The water was running over that spillway, and as I did not know at the time how to swim, absolute paralyzing fear took hold of me, and I just froze, looking at that deep water right at my feet. I know without a doubt that I was about to fall in - and would have drowned - but suddenly your mom was quietly at my side, just like an angel, and she ever so calmly and sweetly said, "Here, take my hand and we'll walk together." I put my hand in hers and without another word we crossed. I trusted her implicitly and never forgot her for that wonderful assurance. I am weeping as I write this. She was one of the most kind, godly women I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. What a blessing to have had her in my life!!!"
Reading this blessed me, of course, because I loved my mother and I remember many times when she took my hand and brought me out of scary times. However, it also brought to mind how our Savior is always with us in times of doubt, illness, fear and anxiety. He is there to take our hand and lead us across the deep waters, and through the shadows, whatever they might be. Do we trust Him much as this child trusted my mother to get her out of a scary situation?
"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever." Psalm 23 NIV
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