The following story is a fictional piece I had written as part of a Mother's Day service I had put together. My idea was to have an elderly lady read it as if she had passed on to Glory and was given the opportunity to share her experiences in Heaven with her child that was still living here on Earth. This is not a typical segment for the Dictionary Disciple, since it is not derived directly from a "Dictionary Experience", but the word I would tag it with is HOPE. May it bring hope to your specific situation and allow just a small glimpse of what Heaven offers its residents. This writing is just a sample of my thoughts of Heaven, and I know it does not even come close to what the reality will truly be.
My Precious Child
Hello my precious child. I am sure you are surprised to hear from me again, but I have asked a special favor of God to allow me to share with you a little about my new life here in Heaven.
There is so much wonder and beauty, just where do I start? Oh, I know, I’ll start with the Sonlight. My child, the light of Jesus is so perfect, there are no shadows anywhere, no darkness can be found at all. All things are illuminated by Jesus’ smile, and what a beautiful smile it is. The Sonlight is without end, as there is no need for night here.
His love makes the temperature perfect – no more chill-bumps, nor drops of sweat. All I need are my garments of praise. And the sounds of praise, oh, they just enlighten my soul and fill my heart with joy and peace. My praise is made perfect here. When I praised Him on Earth my heart was glad and my soul refreshed, but now, in His presence, the depth of my praise for Him is beyond anything I have ever known. My praise for Him transcends spoken words and is the very essence of who I am, and why I am here in Heaven.
We know each other, you know, like the bible states – “we will know Him as we are known”. And to know Him, IS to love Him. I can now fully appreciate how special I am to Him, after all, He created all this for me. I now understand why things happened the way they did on Earth, and I see His purpose in EVERYTHING! I remember the word suffering, but I cannot remember the experience. God has healed all wounds, and wiped away every tear. His love for us is beyond measure and without end. It was worth EVERYTHING on Earth, to be here in Heaven, now.
I know this has been short, but I must go now. It is time for my walk with Jesus down by the River of Life. We stroll, hand in hand, on the streets of gold, while observing the beauty He has created for us to enjoy together. This is one thing I have come to fully realize here. He did not create all this heavenly beauty for us to look at from a distance and admire, but rather, that we would enjoy it together with Him, side by side.
Well child, it has been a real special treat to share with you these few short moments. I look forward to the time when we are together again and the 3 of us can stroll by the River of Life, but until that time comes, don’t be in too big of a hurry to get here. Remember, God has a purpose for your life there on Earth. God wants to use you to touch other souls with His love, for they must know of His love just as you do. Also remember, as always, He is with you in spirit and in truth. He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Signed, Your loving MOM
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Give Me An H
“Give me an H” – it will change your future!
June 13,2007
I am pretty sure that all who are reading this have heard cheerleaders use the first part of my selected title – “Give me an * ”. At times these words were shouted when their team was in the lead and at other times as they were pressing forward to gain the advantage, which they had either lost or had not yet achieved. I felt compelled to write this essay to help cheerlead you on to your own personal victory. Whether you are “in the lead” or “pressing forward”, you can apply this concept, because your personal victory begins, and ends, by heeding the call - “Give me an H”. Let me elaborate on the difference a tiny “H” can make!
Once I awoke this morning I started reading through the dictionary (Really! You ought to try it sometime!), and came across an interesting term that I had not heard of before. I noticed a striking visual similarity to another term that I am quite familiar with, but as I looked at the definitions for each I saw that they are actually diametrically opposed in meaning.
Fait accompli– an accomplished, presumably irreversible deed or fact (Fait).
Faith– belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence.
There was a very popular 60’s television police drama that became synonymous with the catch phrase – “just the facts, ma’am”. Now, looking at just the facts may bode well for police investigations, but in the real-life drama of living, looking at just the facts is a very debilitating and extremely limiting experience. Facts are facts, until faith enters the scene!
Fait would have us believe that our circumstances control who we are and will ever be.
Faith allows us to rise above our circumstances and become someone better and stronger!
Fait would have us believe that we deserve no love, no mercy, no grace and no forgiveness.
Faith allows us to boldly approach the throne of God, and receive of His salvation freely!
Fait would have us believe that our station in life is established and unchangeable.
Faith allows us to muster the courage to take control over our life and to shape our future!
Fait would have us believe that we have to see the path before we can take the step.
Faith allows us to step out on an invisible and intangible rock, which is Christ the Lord!
Fait would have us believe that we don’t have the strength to make it through another day.
Faith allows us the promise “who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able!
Fait would have us believe that we can’t overcome our past and our future is hopeless.
Faith allows us to see that the past does not need equal the future – it can be changed!
Fait would have us believe that we cannot do what we feel God is leading us to do.
Faith allows us to realize that “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me”!
Fait would have us believe that our physical ailments are beyond hope and incurable.
Faith allows us to believe that “By His stripes we are healed”, and that’s immutable!
Fait would have us believe that the mountains in our life are formidable and unmovable.
Faith allows us to say unto this mountain – “Remove hence to yonder place”, and it shall!
Fait would have us believe that we’ll build the ballpark after everybody shows up to play.
Faith allows us to build the field while expecting mystical players to appear from the corn!
I feel I could continue on with example, after example of “Fait vs. Faith” comparisons, but I believe that they can all be summed up in the following simple and concise statement:
Faith can turn Fait into Fiction!
Through faith Joseph, though sold into slavery, became a vessel of salvation to his people!
Through faith Job persevered to a state of multiplied greatness, having lost all but his life!
Through faith Christ changed the world profoundly, because of belief in the Father’s plan!
Through faith Peter walked on the stormy waters, as long as his eyes were stayed on Jesus!
Have you been sold into slavery?
Have you lost all but your life?
Have you been required to die for the faults of others?
Have you been summoned to literally walk across the stormy waters?
Some of the most unlikely persons, enduring some of the most unlikely situations and confronted with some of the most unlikely circumstances would not be prevented from obtaining their own personal victory. These are just four examples out of many thousands.
“Give me an H” – and you can be counted with the FAITHful that turned Fait into fiction!
If this has been a blessing I would appreciate your feedback via one of the methods below.
John A. Lemire 50 E. Glen Dr. Alexandria AL 36250
http://www.johnlemire.com/ feedback@johnlemire.com
256-310-3398 cell, 256-820-7075 hm
June 13,2007
I am pretty sure that all who are reading this have heard cheerleaders use the first part of my selected title – “Give me an * ”. At times these words were shouted when their team was in the lead and at other times as they were pressing forward to gain the advantage, which they had either lost or had not yet achieved. I felt compelled to write this essay to help cheerlead you on to your own personal victory. Whether you are “in the lead” or “pressing forward”, you can apply this concept, because your personal victory begins, and ends, by heeding the call - “Give me an H”. Let me elaborate on the difference a tiny “H” can make!
Once I awoke this morning I started reading through the dictionary (Really! You ought to try it sometime!), and came across an interesting term that I had not heard of before. I noticed a striking visual similarity to another term that I am quite familiar with, but as I looked at the definitions for each I saw that they are actually diametrically opposed in meaning.
Fait accompli– an accomplished, presumably irreversible deed or fact (Fait).
Faith– belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence.
There was a very popular 60’s television police drama that became synonymous with the catch phrase – “just the facts, ma’am”. Now, looking at just the facts may bode well for police investigations, but in the real-life drama of living, looking at just the facts is a very debilitating and extremely limiting experience. Facts are facts, until faith enters the scene!
Fait would have us believe that our circumstances control who we are and will ever be.
Faith allows us to rise above our circumstances and become someone better and stronger!
Fait would have us believe that we deserve no love, no mercy, no grace and no forgiveness.
Faith allows us to boldly approach the throne of God, and receive of His salvation freely!
Fait would have us believe that our station in life is established and unchangeable.
Faith allows us to muster the courage to take control over our life and to shape our future!
Fait would have us believe that we have to see the path before we can take the step.
Faith allows us to step out on an invisible and intangible rock, which is Christ the Lord!
Fait would have us believe that we don’t have the strength to make it through another day.
Faith allows us the promise “who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able!
Fait would have us believe that we can’t overcome our past and our future is hopeless.
Faith allows us to see that the past does not need equal the future – it can be changed!
Fait would have us believe that we cannot do what we feel God is leading us to do.
Faith allows us to realize that “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me”!
Fait would have us believe that our physical ailments are beyond hope and incurable.
Faith allows us to believe that “By His stripes we are healed”, and that’s immutable!
Fait would have us believe that the mountains in our life are formidable and unmovable.
Faith allows us to say unto this mountain – “Remove hence to yonder place”, and it shall!
Fait would have us believe that we’ll build the ballpark after everybody shows up to play.
Faith allows us to build the field while expecting mystical players to appear from the corn!
I feel I could continue on with example, after example of “Fait vs. Faith” comparisons, but I believe that they can all be summed up in the following simple and concise statement:
Faith can turn Fait into Fiction!
Through faith Joseph, though sold into slavery, became a vessel of salvation to his people!
Through faith Job persevered to a state of multiplied greatness, having lost all but his life!
Through faith Christ changed the world profoundly, because of belief in the Father’s plan!
Through faith Peter walked on the stormy waters, as long as his eyes were stayed on Jesus!
Have you been sold into slavery?
Have you lost all but your life?
Have you been required to die for the faults of others?
Have you been summoned to literally walk across the stormy waters?
Some of the most unlikely persons, enduring some of the most unlikely situations and confronted with some of the most unlikely circumstances would not be prevented from obtaining their own personal victory. These are just four examples out of many thousands.
“Give me an H” – and you can be counted with the FAITHful that turned Fait into fiction!
If this has been a blessing I would appreciate your feedback via one of the methods below.
John A. Lemire 50 E. Glen Dr. Alexandria AL 36250
http://www.johnlemire.com/ feedback@johnlemire.com
256-310-3398 cell, 256-820-7075 hm
Introduction to "Dictionary Disciple"
When I awoke on June 13, 2007 I felt impressed to thumb through a small dictionary I keep nearby. While searching the pages I came across two words that looked almost identical, but when I saw their respective definitions I realized that they were actually diametrically opposed in meaning. The next thing I know I am at my desk writing a 2-page document entitled - "Give Me An H". The thought came to me that there are likely many other similiar paradoxes and dictionary anomalies that may prove beneficial to explore and expound upon. I have since incorporated the "Dictionary Disciple" into my personal website at http://www.johnlemire.com/. Here you will find God inspired poetry, the Dictionary Disciple, helpful tips/hints, motivational content, finance tips and my personal http://www.johnlemiretravel.com/ travel portal for booking your next trip/vacation. Please feel free to visit my site and while you're there, please leave some feedback as to your experience during your visit.
May the Dictionary Disciple be as much a blessing to you, the reader, as it is to me, the author.
Thanks and GOD bless
John A. Lemire
May the Dictionary Disciple be as much a blessing to you, the reader, as it is to me, the author.
Thanks and GOD bless
John A. Lemire
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