180 ~ Two Sisters

By Kay Heitsch

Over the years, I have met some fascinating people. Two of the most interesting were two elderly sisters who lived in Dover.

I'm not sure how I became acquainted with them, but their way of talking about people inspired me.

It was always a pleasure to visit these two sisters. Just being greeted at the door was a joy. I remember well how happy they were when I came to visit.

I always heard about the people who had been there before me. Each and every person was talked about positively. The conversation would go something like this: "Oh, Kay, so and so was here yesterday. She is just the 'salt of the earth,' isn't she, sister?" The other sister would reply, "Oh yes, she is! Kay, you can't believe how wonderful so and so is."

I never heard these two sisters say a negative word about anyone.

I understood why these two had so much company, even though others complained that no one cared about them. It was their attitude towards people.

I had no doubt that the next person who came to visit would hear that I was the "salt of the earth" and that they were happy I had stopped by.

What an excellent example these two sisters were to me. I'll be forever grateful that God allowed me to know them.

Remember how I led you on this long journey. Deuteronomy 8:2

179 ~ Think Back and Remember

By Kay Heitsch

As the years have gone by, I like to remember how God has cared for me in the past. Each time I relive an experience in my mind, I can see God's love and how He has cared for me.

Several years ago, I found myself in a situation I did not expect. My husband had decided to take a job that wouldn't require him to be home every day. I remember praying, "God, I'm trusting You to take care of me."

The first night I would be alone, a friend from another state came for a visit. I was expecting him, but I didn't realize I'd be alone. I could see this as God taking care of me right from the start.

Most days, I felt fine, but one night I felt a little lonely. Out of the blue, I received a message on FB. It was from a guy who had been in the youth group I co-led. He reminded me that I was never alone. I could clearly see that this message was from God. He was reminding me, once again, that He was taking care of me.

We have moved several times over the years. As a result, we've had additional mortgage payments. Our payment was pretty high.

One day, we heard the doorbell ring. Bill went to the door but didn't see anyone there. However, a package was left on the porch. Bill brought it in. We were curious, wondering what it could be.

Inside the package were many forms to fill out to refinance our home. We had not sent for this. Bill decided to fill out the paperwork and send it back, and see what happens.

Lo and behold, everything checked out, and our mortgage payment was significantly reduced.

We all go through uncertain times in our lives. We don't know what the future holds. During these uncertain times, I would like to suggest that you reflect on how the LORD has cared for you in the past.

Our past experiences with God can help us trust Him when we face situations in the present. Always remember that God loves you! Don't worry! Put your trust in Him. He will take care of you.

Remember how I led you on this long journey. Deuteronomy 8:2

178 ~ Is That It?

By Kay Heitsch

On Thanksgiving Day, many people say prayers before they eat.

I had an extraordinary friend named Dimple. She was one of the most spiritual people I have ever met. I'm not sure how old Dimple was, but she always said she was pushing 100.

Dimple and I spent a lot of time together. On many occasions, we would go out to lunch. Before we ate, Dimple would pray. I was surprised at her simple prayers. Sometimes she would close her eyes, but many times she just spoke.

For instance, she may say, "Father, thank You for this special time I can spend with Kay, and thank You for this food."

I was a new Christian at the time, and I remember thinking, "Is that it?" I had heard people pray many times, and they blessed everyone from ten-buck-two and went on and on until the food was almost cold.

Because of Dimple's relationship with God, she talked to Him as her friend. She didn't need to go on and on in her prayers.

Knowing Dimple, I'm sure she had conversations with the LORD all day long.

I'm so thankful to the LORD this Thanksgiving for bringing Dimple into my life. She taught me so much about how to live in a simple personal relationship with God.

Remember how I led you on this long journey. Deuteronomy 8:2

177 ~ Unconditional Love

By Kay Heitsch

I have been blessed to have very special people in my life. God has arranged what I call Divine Connections.

Two Divine Connections were teenage girls named Evy and Susan, who often came to visit me after Todd died.

I was not a Believer at the time, but they were. What got my attention was their non-judgmental attitude towards me. They looked for the good in me and showed me love.

Years later, now I see that what I experienced from them was God's unconditional love. It was this love that eventually drew me to Him.

I'm sure at the time, and maybe even now, they had no idea what their love and kindness meant to a broken-hearted mom. But their love helped me to see God differently.

Remember how I led you on this long journey. Deuteronomy 8:2

176 ~ I Needed Help

By Kay Heitsch

I remember the first time I called out to God in earnest, after Todd died. I was in distress! I needed God to help me. I had tried everything I knew, but now I was at the end of myself.

What I heard surprised me! I don't know what I was expecting, but God answered me in my thoughts with these words, "What took you so long? I've been here all along."

There is a Bible verse that says, "In my distress, I called to the LORD, and He answered me." Psalm 120:1 ESV

I relate to this verse. I sincerely called to the LORD in my distress. And much to my surprise, He answered me.

God was there all along, but I hadn't sincerely called to Him. It took being in distress to call.

Don't wait like I did until you're in distress to pray. Talk to God. He loves to hear from you throughout the day.

Remember how I led you on this long journey. Deuteronomy 8:2