June 4, 2009
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“If”
I don’t have many ‘treasures’ that mean a lot to me.. materially speaking EXCEPT… my beloved book collection! They are like faithful friends who have blessed my life nearly as much as a godly brother or sister in the Lord.
Last week I was in dire need of some counsel regarding a loved one. I knew that my heart was not saturated in God’s love. As I went to bed that evening I grabbed one of my favorite books, “If”. I had found good solid counsel in this book many times before. I had only read a few pages when I realized that the Holy Spirit had used the principles on those few pages to change my attitude. I clutched the beloved book to my chest and breathed a prayer.. thank you, Lord! He had set me on the right path again!
Here is one of my favorite sayings from “If” by Amy Carmichael.
IF I can easily discuss the shortcomings and the sins of any;if I can speak in a casual way even of a child’s misdoings,
then I know nothing of Calvary love.
Comments (2)
That is a wonderful book. I can see how the Holy Spirit could speak to you through its pages.
I have books like that. Books that speak to that broken place in my heart and help heal the infection and bind the wound. They are a God-send!
Will have to check into IF. Thanks for the post. Praying for you and all that concerns you…..Q.’