His Refining Fires
Just Laborers!
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Everyday-the majority of people everywhere-get up, get going, and start their day. We all go in different directions. We may be just laborers in the fields, or the factories. We may be teachers, Doctors, parents, lawyers, nurses, police or fire personnel, EMTS, janitors, cooks, servers, the military, farmers, mechanics ---- basically we are just laborers --- in the fields.
I am a teacher now, was a nurse, mother and wife still. Every day though, no matter how well is it going for you and me---at some point we grow weary and tired—and discouraged, wondering is my good ---good enough?
I was feeling that today as I was getting off work. Thank God for that Inner Voice that comes when we seek His help. Starting to drive home---my heart hears His comforting message of love.
“You are in the fields, daily planting seeds. You will stir up the ground, and keep out the weeds. You will go and come daily to work in the fields. This is what I ask of you. You are very important---the need is great. The people are many who count on you to be faithful—keep planting those seeds. This work I ask of you is the more important than you will ever know. Keep planting seeds of love.”
Yes dear people---no matter how simple the task that is done over and over: with a smile and love in our heart—we are making a difference in someone’s life.
We may not be doing a life saving surgery, or life saving heroic act---but we are saving someone’s life—one kind deed at a time. Just our smile or a pat on the back—an encouraging word---what seeds we sow, they will grow. However, like a seed in the ground—we do not see the process at first. We must be patient and believe that seed is growing and will soon be strong enough to push out and push up. We still must be the laborer in the field continuing to care and nourish what was started by the grace of God.
“Thank you God—for always coming with Your Words that help me to continue to mature and grow in Wisdom.”
My spiritual director asked me to write a book ---telling how God speaks to us in everyday— in ordinary ways. I am so thankful He does, for without His help--- well you know, would life be worth living?
“Hi, It’s Me God” is now available by contacting me at Bethana2009@gmail.com, should you want to buy this book or give it as a thoughtful gift to a laborer that you know.
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About the Author
Born the youngest of nine children, raised VERY Catholic across the street from Immaculate Heart of Mary church and school—Mom and Dad led by example and word their FAITH in God and saw to it that I was given 12 years of Catholic Education. (Mount St. Mary’s Academy/1965)
But, most importantly, because of my parents’ spiritual renewal after attending Cursillo Weekends, I too went on a retreat at our beloved Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas and there, at age 20, gave my life totally, surrendering all to my Lord and best Friend. This was my “Pentecostal” event that left me, like all the early Christians, on fire with God’s love and forever changed.
My husband Robert and I have been married for 52 this year in a marriage arranged by God. We have 8 children, two in heaven, 24 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. The story of our life together can be found in a book titled “My Journey, My Cross-As the Journals End,” published by Westbow Press . Our life together has been one awesome up and down roller coaster ride which enriched my heart with so many of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have found that the only way, Wisdom, Understanding, Words of Knowledge, Discernment, and Healing can be received is first by experiencing in your life the hurts of others. (and you yourself a sword will pierce)* so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2 v 35.
God has blessed me also many other talents and skills--but sometimes, blessings/gifts can and have caused problems or conflict in my life, as I am human and all too quickly that part of me shows up. Thank You God that You also show up!
Because of the many ways that He has rescued me, and taught me through my trials and tribulations and continuous cries for “Help”--- a weekly podcast radio show called “It’s Me, God” can still be found on www.radiotitans.com
