Over the course of the past couple years, who and I exchanged greetings on threads and through private messages. It was in one of those latter message exhanges that who and I shared our testimonies of our faith in Jesus Christ.
who accepted Jesus as her personal Savior as a young woman answering an alter call in a Baptist church. From that first moment, who grew in her faith and walk with our Lord. She never faltered in that faith. Always ready and willing to give praises to God for His gift of Salvation.
Several months ago, who hinted on a thread that she wasn't feeling well. I sent her a FReepmail asking how I could pray for her. Her answer, "That His Will Be Done."
Some time after that, and many FReepmail messages later, we learned of who's battle with cancer.
It may sound strange to some, but who and I had a few "conversations" via mail about her terminal illness. We "talked" about how there would be mourning and sorrow, but at the same time Joy and Peace, knowing that she would soon be sitting at the feet of Jesus. Please allow me to interject who's own words from a few messages last fall...
"I need to tell you again and again how much your bold testimony, unashamedly proclaimed in Free Republic has meant to me. It has emboldened me to speak out to more and more these last months. I am finding folks seeking, willing to listen, and more than I ever imagined, born again and thanking God. Thanks for your influence in my life for Jesus, Diver."
"Carry on, Diver, continue to bring inspiration and encouragement to those God presents to you. The end is coming soon for all of us, and I KNOW the peace and joy in anticipating the meeting of Jesus Himself,,,,, to see His wonderful face, sit at His feet, listen to the angels sing 'The Messiah; -greeting those I have never met, but who have become so important in my life, just singing and praising Him. Oh what a day that will be!!!!!"
"God bless you, my brother, we shall meet at His feet and praise Him together." - whoever
I expressed the desire to be notified of any services held in who's honor and memory. Again, in her own words...
"There will be no services of any kind..... I never wanted any fuss made over my death and those things always seem to turn into tears and sadness. I want folks to sing and rejoice. Thank you for saying those things, though, Dave, I really appreciate that you would want to be there. If you want to do something and feel led of the Lord, please tell the folks at The Finest how much they meant to me and how I prayed that each one would know the peace and joy that I know."
"For now, Dave, I will say God bless you and keep you and watch over you, wrap His loving, protective arms around you, give you release from pain and disability as you serve Him and bless all your service for Him." -whoever
who is my Spiritual Warrior friend. She often prayed for all of us, that we could all have that same peace and joy that she cherished so much. ru presents in the opening a link to finding out about receiving Jesus Christ as our personal Savior. If anyone has any questions regarding God's gift and promise, please feel free to drop me a line. It would be my honor to serve Him in this capacity.