Knowing very well what I wanted in life, I set out to accomplish it. Looking to my left then turning away, looking to my right and then turning away, looking straight forward, there in the far distance I saw it.
Jesus said to me, “Child turn around.”
I pointed in excitement and answered, “No Jesus. Look! Do you see it? That is what I want.” And I took off running.
I could hear Jesus calling my name but I was to determined in my path to give him notice. I ran and ran and ran. His voice grew lighter and lighter.
I was tired. I spent all my energy and all my resources but I would do anything to reach my goal. Tired, hungry, and weak I ran on.
There. So close. I could see it. I was so close to what I had always wanted. Soon it would be in my hands and it would be mine forever.
One last step. I reached out and touched it. Cold. Solid. Flat. It was a mirror. A reflection. If I had only listened, Jesus had been calling me to turn around. It had been right there behind me all along.
Beautiful, Caroline!
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πthank you!
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This is a very beautiful piece, Caroline! I loved reading it. Keep up the good work π
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Oh! Yay! So glad! Thank you!
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I nominated you for the inspiring blogger award π
Keep up the good work
http://howmyearshearyou.com/2014/12/16/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
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Thank you! π merry Christmas!
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Keep Blessing Merry Christmas
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We all could stand a little more listening and a less talking. Well said grasshopperπ
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Absolutely!
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repent in Greek in the command “about-face,” in the Army execute a 180 degree turn!
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I love word studies! That is a great one!
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I can definitely relate. Nice.
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Very perceptive.
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I can relate…been there…but Jesus is an awesome God and never give up on his children!
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πππamen
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Good post. I needed to see that today! Thanks
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πthank you!
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Hello Caroline, I just got notification in my email that you are following my blog. So I jumped over here to check yours out. I read that you are also a Cancer Survivor. I’m a Christian and Christ has touched me and healed me of my Ovarian Cancer. So far I’m one year cancer free! I look forward to following your blog. **Pam**
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Hugs Pam! So wonderful to meet you!
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Another great post. Very well said. God bless.
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Thank you π
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You are amazing!!!
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