Rise Up Women Of God!

Chapter Six

Chapter Six

CHERYL

I have bathed and dried my dog. He is about ten months old but he had an attitude of a teenager. Surprisingly he let me bathe him. I sang as I washed him. Maybe music calms him? I was thinking maybe I should call him Brock or maybe Jack. Urgh finding names is so difficult. I leave him to relax out on the back porch and then I shower and get ready to make supper.

I am making roast chicken with seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes. I love chilli, so I am trying this chilli lime recipe. I thought that I would try to make dessert too. I bought a cake in a box mixture. Ideally I would love to learn how to make it from scratch but this would have to do for now.

Later that night

"Hi babe." I kiss TJ as he walks in.

"Hi."

"You look exhausted. Why don't you wash up and I will lay the table."

"Yeah. Ok."

I am worried. He looks so worn out. I can't imagine what must have happened. I lay the table and talk to God. I find it calming talking to God. It's like sharing your most intimate thoughts with your best friend.

"Baby doll." TJ says as he lays his hands on my hips.

"Sorry babe. I didn't hear you walk in."

"It's ok. You were humming. I love it when you do. It sounds angelic."

His compliments always make me shy. We sit down to eat and I pray that he likes the food.

"I tried a new recipe. I hope it is ok."

"I am sure it will be."

We eat and to my surprise the food is delicious. TJ gives him a huge smile and compliments me on the food. Mt chest swells with pride. I feel happy. Thank you Lord.

"Babe you looked really troubled when you walked in. Do you want to talk about it?"

"I have had a really hectic day. Remember this morning I told you that a family just out of town requested prayer."

"Yes, I do."

"They had asked me to please pray for their son. He is nineteen years old and has attempted suicide three times in the last six weeks. He refused to talk to anyone about why he feels the need to end his life. His parents have tried counselling and medication. Nothing has helped. I sat him down and we talked. I have another meeting with him tomorrow. He doesn't believe in God. He says he doesn't care to go to heaven. I don't Cheryl how to get through to him. I spent three hours with him."

"Babe if it were easy everyone would be doing it. God chose you to meet that young man because God wants to use you to make a difference in his life. Ask God to lead you and to speak through you to him. Only God can change heart, minds and lives. We are the vessels that God uses."

"I know baby doll. It's just... I feel helpless. I wanted to make an impact on his life. I feel like I have failed."

"We are human babe. Not every person is the same. Some take longer than others. Remember our timing is not God's timing. Just have faith. Our God can move mountains."

"Yes you are right. Thank you baby doll. I don't know what I would have done without you."

"Luckily you never have to find out."

We have the red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting and I tell him what God has lain in my heart. He is very supportive and encourages me to do God's work. Later that night I lie down on the bed next to TJ and I place my hand on him and pray. Lord I thank you for TJ. I pray that you will cover him from the crown of his head to the souls of his feet with thy blood. I pray that you will arise in him and lead him. Lord bless him with wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Father when you called forth Jeremiah you anointed his mouth and the words he spoke were of you. Today I ask that you will anoint your servant that as he goes forth that you will speak through him. Lord use him do to mighty things for your kingdom. I pray that you would build a hedge of fire around him and that your guardian angels will surround him. Lord order his footsteps and direct his path. May he glorify you in all he does. Thank you Lord for all that you have done. Thank you for what you are doing in his life and for that you are about to do.