Signs/Poet




	WRITE 2 THE HEART Stories that are aimed "Write 2 the Heart" October 23, 2003 Cheryl Speir, Editor, moderator@write2theheart.com ----------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to your latest issue of "Write 2 the Heart" You are receiving this newsletter because you requested a subscription or a friend generously forwarded their copy to you. To subscribe send a blank e-mail to subscribe@write2theheart.com. ------------------------------------------------------------ Have you ever asked God for a sign? Annettee has, and shares what she has learned. Don’t miss the poem following by Paul Leadem extolling the beauty of this fall season. ------------------------------------------------------------ Guiding Signs By Annettee Budzban ------------------------------------------------------------ "If now I have found favor in Your sight, then show me a sign that it is You Who talks with me." Judges 6:17 (AMP) I was perplexed over a situation I had been facing. So I asked God to give me a sign regarding a break though in this area. I decided my sign had to be something unusual or it wouldn't be a sign. I prayed, "God show me a deer in my backyard." I have a small patch of woods at the end of my backyard. However, as far as I was concerned this was an impossible request, because the area I live in is residential, not rural. No one in my neighborhood has ever seen a deer around here; neither have I in the five years I've been here. The other day my sign was answered. In the middle of a quiet Sunday afternoon, my deer appeared in my backyard. From my kitchen window, I watched him nibbling at my bird feeder. As I shared my amazing discovery with a friend, she informed me that she, too, had just received a sign. She had quit working about two years ago. She has been happy to be at home these past few years. However, she found a desire stirring inside of her to return to work part-time. Since she wasn't quite sure if this was a wise decision, she asked God, "Send an answer to my house." Within a brief time, she received a phone call from a friend informing her the doctor's office where she was currently moonlighting, just lost their part-time nurse. My friend faxed her resume and received an interview. A week later, she was offered the job. Whenever I pray for a sign from God, I think about the Bible story of Gideon. Gideon needed a sign that God was on his side to deliver Israel from their enemies. He told God that he would put a piece of wool on the ground and, if it was left dry and the ground around it wet, he would know God was with him. He received his sign, and won his battle. Although a sign from God can be reassuring, there are many times that I have asked God for a sign and He has informed me to use my judgment. We have to be careful in asking for a sign and use wisdom in the discerning of the reception of one. However, when times are tough, I still find a comfort in asking as Gideon did, "God show me a sign." Annettee Budzban ahrtwrites2u @ aol.com You are encouraged to write to the authors to let them know what you think of their story, just remember to remove the space before and after the @ symbol. The space is placed in the address to protect our writers from viruses and email harvesting programs. Have a comment on today's story? Send it to: moderator@write2theheart.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- Annettee Budzban is an author, freelance writer, religion columnist, and the Devotions Editor for the Christian e-zine Eternal Ink. She has been published on various e-zines and in magazines. Her new book When Heaven Whispers is overflowing with inspirational stories and devotions. Her e-mail address is ahrtwrites2u @ aol.com. -------------------------------------------------------------- Poet Tree By Paul Joseph Leadem -------------------------------------------------------------- One morning God gave a gift to me To see more clearly His Poet Tree I have seen His mountains majesty The shimmering gold of the Aspen tree But on this day God said to me Walk with me and really see So on my walk this autumn day I looked more carefully at His way A poet this fool will never be And yet I saw God's Poet Tree Paul Joseph Leadem Pleadem @ msn.com ------------------------------------------------------------- Paul lives in Colorado with his wife Rose Marie. You can read more of Paul’s stories in our archives. -------------------------------------------------------------- Letters From Our Readers -------------------------------------------------------------- I believe like Bob that animals form friendships. I also believe that they can grieve when one of their friends die. To see two dog friends romping and playing is one of the pleasures of my day. Tracy --------------------------------------------------------------- Military Prayer Reminder --------------------------------------------------------------- As you read over this list of names, please take that moment to pray for these young people and their families: Chris Speir Tim Speir Alan Thaddeaus Howard Todd Holland Graham William Julie Sagel Jessie Marshal Thompson Jason Eric Hernandez Kristin Danielson Ken Prieur Ryan Please continue to pray for our country, our leaders, and our troops at this time. If you have loved ones in the military, or who are being called to go overseas, send their names (first and last or first only) to be included in our prayer reminder. --------------------------------------------------------------- Cheryl's Corner What did David give me for our anniversary? Pearls. A beautiful necklace with matching earrings and bracelet. What did I give him? Two sleeping bags that can zip together to form one large one. Now you know which one of us is the more romantic. God Bless, Cheryl ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- © 2003 Write 2 the Heart Nothing may be reproduced or published without the written permission of the individual author or copyright owner. All rights belong to the authors.