A Note of Encouragement

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The Isle of Man's Tower of Refuge surrounded by the stormy sea

He is my refuge and my fortress,

my God, in whom I trust.

Psalm 91:2

Under His Shadow

Volume XVI, Issue 21

May 30, 2016

Under His Shadow...by Janet Perez Eckles

In my days without physical sight, Gods shows me the best of life. He smiles at me with many friends who have patience and a sense of humor to deal with embarrassing incidents. For example...

My friend and I exit the car, but before we head toward the restaurant, she extends her arm for me to hold onto. "Here, let's go."

Hands holdin onto the arm of another

As we make our way, she tells me when we approach a step, a doorway, change of terrain, and when we have reached the table.

We laugh, chat, and have a great time. I am at ease because I know the three things I need to do: remain close enough to hold onto her arm, trust she will guide me correctly, and obey when she indicates to turn a certain direction to avoid smashing into obstacles.

That's what blind people must do. But even if you have perfect eyesight, you might be just like me-blind to what tomorrow holds. No one can see into the future or know what waits at every turn. We're all walking blindly into our tomorrows.

And more than a tad foolish, we walk boldly on our own, trusting in our decisions. Then suddenly, slam! We hit the wall of disappointment and regret.

Stunned, we wonder what happened. The answer is simple. We failed to follow these three steps to maintain the correct direction for our lives.

1. Remain close to God. We must stay close enough to be under His shadow and know His Word, to hear His guidance and listen to His warnings. Show me favor, God, show me favor; for in you I have taken refuge. Yes, I will find refuge in the shadow of your wings until the storms have passed. (Psalm 57:2-3)

2. Rely on God to guide us in the correct path. Rather than using our own wisdom or insight, we must trust that He knows the best way, the safest route, and the destination that will bring rewards rather than regrets. Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5)

3. Obey God's every instruction. We must be courageous when we are afraid...bold when we feel doubtful...certain when we are unsure. If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land... (Isaiah 1:19)

Who are you holding onto as you walk through life?

Seeing the best of Life,

Janet

Janet Perez Eckles...2015 Finalist, Don Quijote Award for Excellence...has dedicated her life to reaching people around the world with the Gospel. Through her physical blindness, she helps them see the best of life with Christ's eyes. Discover her ministry at www.janetperezeckles.com.

Top photograph: Tower of Refuge, St. Mary's Isle, Isle of Man by Ron Strathdee, Photographer (2014). See the complete amazing picture at http://bit.ly/TowerOfRefuge. Then click "Tower of Refuge is Tested".

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