An example of eternal perspective
I've been transcribing Jeseca's journals for the past several months. It sounds simple, but it is an ongoing emotional task putting all of Jeseca's five handwritten journals into one computerized document. Never before have I seen someone's heart so near to God's. So I continue on, for I know that whoever reads the finished piece -- Jeseca's Magnum Opus -- will see an extraordinary example of the relationship we can all have with the God who created the world and universe in which we live.
Tonight's post is merely a cut-and-paste from her masterpiece; her entry dated December 8, 2005:
"It is so glorious to read your word in the morning, Lord; to find hope and truth. Sometimes my mind thinks too much and I start to question if you're real, and then I read your word and it seems like it's alive! It reaches out and grabs hold of my heart, pulling me back to you again. Lately I look at so many things that people are doing; buying and trying to make so much money. It seems so pointless to me if you can't keep it. I feel that time is short and I must do things that will last eternally. This world and what it has to offer is meaningless except for the souls that are crying out to be saved.
"It is Christmas season, Lord; your season. Once again we celebrate your amazing birth and what you came to do for this world. Keep me close to you during this season, Lord. It's easy to get sidetracked by the enemy and go after things that are not important.
"Still I look to you for healing. 'Have mercy on me, Oh God, have mercy on me; for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me. He sends from heaven and saves, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; God sends his love and his faithfulness.' Psalm 57:1-3
"I count on your word, Lord. I count on you fulfilling your purpose through me; that my life would not be pointless; that I will stand before you and hear you say, 'You are a good and obedient servant, Jeseca. I used you to save many souls and touch many lives that even you know nothing about. And as for your children, because you were faithful to teach them my ways and raise them to be warriors for me, they will reap many treasures in heaven and will shine like the sun in my kingdom forever. Well done, my good and faithful servant.'"
Incredible. Lord, may that be what you say when I see your face. JG
Tonight's post is merely a cut-and-paste from her masterpiece; her entry dated December 8, 2005:
"It is so glorious to read your word in the morning, Lord; to find hope and truth. Sometimes my mind thinks too much and I start to question if you're real, and then I read your word and it seems like it's alive! It reaches out and grabs hold of my heart, pulling me back to you again. Lately I look at so many things that people are doing; buying and trying to make so much money. It seems so pointless to me if you can't keep it. I feel that time is short and I must do things that will last eternally. This world and what it has to offer is meaningless except for the souls that are crying out to be saved.
"It is Christmas season, Lord; your season. Once again we celebrate your amazing birth and what you came to do for this world. Keep me close to you during this season, Lord. It's easy to get sidetracked by the enemy and go after things that are not important.
"Still I look to you for healing. 'Have mercy on me, Oh God, have mercy on me; for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me. He sends from heaven and saves, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; God sends his love and his faithfulness.' Psalm 57:1-3
"I count on your word, Lord. I count on you fulfilling your purpose through me; that my life would not be pointless; that I will stand before you and hear you say, 'You are a good and obedient servant, Jeseca. I used you to save many souls and touch many lives that even you know nothing about. And as for your children, because you were faithful to teach them my ways and raise them to be warriors for me, they will reap many treasures in heaven and will shine like the sun in my kingdom forever. Well done, my good and faithful servant.'"
Incredible. Lord, may that be what you say when I see your face. JG
posted by Jon Graves at 10:00 PM
4 Comments:
Your process of transcribing Jeseca's journals really struck me. You clearly loved her a great deal.
Immensely.
What a blessing! I'm typing through tears; but it's not tears of sadness, tear of blessing! The words of Jes really touch my heart. She is such an incredible lady and her words give me such courage. I'm so glad you posted this. I really needed to read it.
I continue to keep all of you in my prayers and am so glad that Christian is able to talk more about his feelings. This is so important. You are such a wonderful husband and father. God has so many great things in store for all of you. I always look forward to reading your posts. You are so "real" with your feelings and thoughts. I really appreciate you.
God bless,
Joan
"And as for your children, because you were faithful to teach them my ways and raise them to be warriors for me, they will reap many treasures in heaven and will shine like the sun in my kingdom forever."
Jon, Jeseca surely did a great work for God's Kingdom by raising them be warriors for Him... but remember, although you said in your previous post that you regretted not doing more for Jes - You truly did! You both are incredible parents, and we are inspired by both of you!
Love, Bob & Joy
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