"Words That Never Depart"

 "Write these words on your heart: Remember I love you..."

 One delightful afternoon, our church had a box of books for your taking. I thought I must have been so bored that I had to scavenge books left at the Pastor's office hallway. No one was grabbing books except me. I guess because books have always been the closest ally to my heart, I tend to show my veracity of their treasure by putting them in my hands. 

One of the books I chose to keep was called, "Remember I love you" by Charlie W. Shedd. In this book, "he writes with lyrical passion from the depth of his soul, describing his early courtship and marriage; his life as a young pastor, and his growing love and appreciation of his wife, Martha, whose wisdom, compassion, and spiritual awareness were a constant source of joy and inspiration."

"In this book, Remember I love you, the author also describes his wrenching grief, his debate with god, and his search for courage and comfort in the months following his wife;s death. This is a book of refined and tested faith, a telling narrative of the meaning of matrimonial union, love & conflict, humor and tragedy. It will deeply touch lives of those who read it with its compassion and insight. 
It touched me more than words and my heart can say...

"A Litany for Those Who Suffer... is a compilation of Verses from the Old Testament Book of Lamentations, Amplified Version, with adaptations; selected and arranged by Charlie and Martha Shedd on February 1, 1988."

Here it is:

"How solitary and lonely sits the city...Behold our sorrow and suffering...Our sighs and groans are many...Our emotions are deeply disturbed, and our eyes overflow with tears. 
We walled about, and we have been brought into darkness...Perished is our strength, and our ruin seems measureless.
Yet because of the love of the Lord we are not consumed...Great is thy faithfulness...He remains and reigns forever...Therefore we hope in Him and expectantly wait."

I thought I would share. And read the book. For all its worth, "I love you" are still the most powerful, reassuring, encouraging, healing, exciting and endearing words one can give and receive at every heart. And it should be said with reverence and without a tinge of doubt. These transforming words should never be overused or be taken for granted. It should sound like heaven--

My Favorite Scripture Today:
Test everything.
Hold on to the good.
1 Thessalonians 5:21, NIV

Thanks for reading and you  take care always...
God Bless