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….I was reading a book of poems by Emily Dickinson at the ballfield the other day. {Seriously. Do you know another nerd on the planet who reads Dickinson on the bleachers?) Anyway, I was struck by one in particular called, The Master. It reads:
He fumbles at your spirit
As players at the keys
Before they drop full music on;
He stuns you by degrees,
Prepares your brittle substance
For the ethereal blow,
By fainter hammers, further heard,
Then nearer, then so slow
Your breath has time to straighten,
Your brain to bubble cool, –
Deals one imperial thunderbolt
That scalps your naked soul.
That day at the field, I was quite captured by how the poet describes the wooing of the Holy Spirit. I thought about how very much my experience mirrored the one she described and remembered fondly the day that thunderbolt struck my own soul.
That thunderbolt has struck again.
Except, this time, it wasn’t my own soul scalped, but that of my nine year old son. He has asked many questions over the past few months. They boiled hot, then cooled until last night in his room when he couldn’t resist any longer. He had the sweetest, purest confession and I couldn’t be prouder of him.
So needless to say, we are rejoicing! I do hope you will join us..:)
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21 Responses to “In What Must Have Been a Foreshadowing of Events….”
Partying with you and the angels!! So happy for your boy!
hallelujah!
Lisa,
I just so happened to come across your blog today of all days, and I couldn’t be happier. I, too, was saved in that very home (My dad was the pastor there before). This post brought back wonderful memories!
Rejoicing and shouting Praise God from Whom ALL Blessings Flow -
Hug his neck from “Gran Jan!”
Love to the WHOLE family!!!
So happy for you! And for him! Tell him his sisters in Christ are thrilled to have him!
The best news in the world! There’s a party going on in heaven right now!
You read Emily Dickinson at the ballfield? Dude. I need to revamp my ballpark skilz. I pretty much just watch and cheer and eat Fun Dip.
Oh, and ROCK ON, KID!!! Congrats! There’s a par-tay in heaven in your honor!
Praise the Lord for another soul saved! That is great news!! Rejoicing with you! Tell son#3 how proud we are of his wonderful news!
Congrats! I honestly believe there is no greater feeling than knowing your children are saved!
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Oh, Lisa, chills and tears right this second. Remembering the day my baby girl (8 at the time) did the same! What a day of rejoicing it is, sweetie!! I know you will continue to encourage his sweet soul by the guidance of the Spirit and pray God’s protection over his journey ahead. Praise His Name!
Yes, Lord! Rejoicing with you indeed, sweet sister!
Rejoicing with all of you!
Emily Dickenson is great! Right now I am trying to get through Great Expectations by Dickens. It is fun but is taking me forever! Oh yes, that is great to hear about your son! :)
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” 3 John 1:4
No greater joy indeed!
Sam? Oh great joy. I didn’t think he would come to the Lord for quite some time but ever so greatful that he has! Love to all,
CatGranny
Praising God with you! What a moment that must have been!
So happy to hear about Sam!
3 down 1 more to go!
Rejoicing with you, Lisa.
And I covet your prayers along the same lines. My daughter and I are going to an interactive class this weekend at our church that is designed to explain communion to grade schoolers. I’m excited about what doors might be opened.
Hallejuah!
so precious!!!!
rejoicing with you here on earth – and with the angels in heaven!
love,
~dd
Hallelujah and Praise the Lord!
Rejoicing with you all
what a post to catch up on!