John 14:6 NLT, “Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.”
During my eleven years in Michigan, I attended two different churches. The first church I attended for about eight years. For two of those years, I had the privilege to serve as a group leader in the Singles Ministry. This particular Singles Ministry was for ages thirty and up. As group leaders, we were responsible for helping to facilitate the Sunday morning discussions. Proverbs 2:8 was our theme scripture. Our ministry was called, “One Way Singles Ministry”, since Jesus is the One Way.
Proverbs 2:8 NIV, “for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.”
I’ll never forget one man who was part of our ministry. His name was Jerry, and he was 70 years old. He was actually the oldest member of our ministry. Jerry had not been a Christian for the majority of his life, but he had come to know the Lord through the pain and hurt of divorce. His wife of fifty years, had left him for her high school sweetheart.
It was always hard to understand how something like this could happen, but Jerry had so much joy in his heart. Whenever you spoke to him, you could sense the love he had for the Lord. He would share how empty his life was before he came to know Jesus.
Jerry became terminally ill, and I still remember the last conversation I had with him about two weeks before he passed away. He asked me how I was doing, and he had so much concern and compassion. I could feel how genuine his spirit was.
The day before Jerry’s funeral, I attended the viewing at the funeral home, along with one of my fellow group leaders. While we were there, standing near the casket, a woman came in and told us she was Jerry’s niece. She seemed very anxious and begin to explain to us that she had not seen her Uncle Jerry in quite awhile. She had just found out about his death the day before.
May his soul rest in peace
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Yes! He was a wonderful person. ❤️
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Amen. All Glory to God. Jerry left a legacy of light. I’m looking forward to reading Part II. Thanks for sharing. 😊🌸
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He truly did. Thank you. You’re welcome. 😊💕
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You are certainly welcome Dawn.🤗💜
Have you moved as of yet?
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Not yet! I still have another month. I’m packing and getting ready. Thanks so much asking! 🥰
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Count Down…so wonderful to hear.
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Yes! I can’t wait! 😁🌺
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🙌🏽💜🌸
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🥰🌸
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Interesting we had the same theme verse today little sister 🙂
Looking forward to Part 2
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Wow! That is interesting. God has us on one accord. Thanks! 😊❤️
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❤️❤️❤️
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Interesting Sally, waiting for part 2
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Sorry Dawn, it is the end of the day for me and I am tired and little clumsy typing, hence the typo.
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Lol. That’s ok. I chuckled when I saw it. Thanks for taking time to read, even though you’re tired. 💙
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It’s unbelievable, after 50 years? Waiting for part 2. Haaaa.. I clicked on “to be continued” because my eyes saw “continue reading”. It is good he is now in a place where there is no heartbreak.
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Yes that’s along time to be with someone and then leave. But it was all part of God’s plan for him. HaHa..You just gave me an idea. When I complete part 2, I can change the words to continue reading and link it to part 1. I too am glad he is in a better place. Thanks Temitope!
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Great idea!
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Continue.:)
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Stay tuned 😊
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OK.
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You got my attention! 😉 I am looking forward to part 2! 💚
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Lol. Thanks Deb! 🤗💚
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May his soul rest in peace. Waiting for the second part ❤️❤️
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He was really inspiring. Thanks! ❤️
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I want the rest of it!! 🙂 What happened? where was she? why didn’t she know? I need answers!!! 🙂 Great post, my friend
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Lol! Thanks! It’s coming…
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😁😁😁
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Lol, thanks! It’s coming. 😊
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Looking forward to reading more. I’m intrigued to find out what Jerry’s niece had to say.
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Thanks! I’m looking forward to sharing more 😄
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Wow I got to say this build up anticpation for me to read part 2
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Haha! 🤗
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lol
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