You know, it is strange, but I love being an older woman. After becoming a widow, I was so afraid of feeling left out and estranged from people, because my Sweet Man was such wonderful person. He seemed to be the one that people enjoyed being around. He was pretty much the same all the time. He seldom got upset about things. Oh, he could get mad. But it didn't happen much. And when it came to anything that involved him giving up his way, that was no contest. (only by pride cometh contention) He always gave up his way for others. He just had this pleasantness about him that made others think he was their best friend. I certainly did not have that gift. I was the "straighten up your act and do right person." No babying, petting, and pampering people with me! No "sirree." I guess you can see why people loved me so much. I have to say lol right there! But God knows what we need. He gave me a man that treated me like a queen even though I could be hard on him and other people. I was the oldest of five and he the famed "only child" so there were times when he needed a little "push" to get things going. (that justifies, doesn't it?) We both came from broken homes where Christ was not the head. And what a change in ours when He met Jesus and became a preacher. I have to tell you that I will always appreciate the influence that Sweet Man had on me. He helped me to learn to handle myself with my head and to handle others with my heart. He taught me, not with words, because his were few, but by his kindness and gentleness (II Samuel 22;36 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation; and thy gentleness hath made me great).
And that is so like our Heavenly Father. He is gently calling you back to Him. His goodness to you should lead you to repentance, (Romans 2:4 For despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?) I will forever be thankful to God, who not only gave me a gentle giant to love and learn from, but who gave me His Son to pay for every sin I have ever, or will ever commit. I don't know what your sin problem is, but I know you have one. We all do. And if you knew me like He knows me..........You would be shouting with me!!!!!!!!
