April 20, 2020: In these trying times, we must remember that God loves us, knows our needs, and is in control. It tells us in His Word, that if we have the faith of a mustard seed, we can move mountains. I must be able to move the universe, because my faith in Him is ever constant with everything in my life. My favorite Bible verse since I was a child is Romans 8:28 – And we know that all things work together for good to them who are called according to His purpose.

I was sitting in church and a verse in Hebrews struck me. It says, For the word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and the joints and marrow and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. I said to myself, I wish I could remember this verse. And in a quiet voice inside my head came the words, it is your birthday – Hebrews 4:12.

Then yesterday, I was on the phone with my mother. I was facing the sink filling jugs of water which I keep in my bedroom to give the Scotties water rather than having to go to the kitchen or bathroom constantly. Then I got busy and realized I didn’t know where my phone was. I went to the kitchen and looked on the counter and everywhere I had gone. I just couldn’t find it. I went back to the kitchen to the sink, and said Father, where is my phone? And just as clear as a bell, the words came: Turn around. I did and there it was, in front of the microwave! If I don’t have deep enough pockets, I usually wear a fanny pack. When I do have to put the phone down, I literally say out loud where I am putting my phone.

When I get anxious in severe weather, I claim the Bible story of Shadrach, Meschach , and Abendigo. It is one of my favorite stories.

So, in these times take hold of your faith and know that God loves you.

And I tell Him I love him everyday. And yes, I believe He sent His son, Jesus Christ who died on the cross for our sins and was raised from the dead. I look forward to seeing Jesus.

It is so interesting that I can trace my Scotties’ lineage all the way back to the 1800’s. I want to know my lineage, and that is the first thing I will ask of my Lord. A video will do just fine!

I am here now to provide wonderful Scottie companions, and I am honored to do just that.