Mere Words (30 Apr)
Posted by Rhonda
As Ever Changing gets closer and closer to publication (6 May 09) I get so compelled to express how I feel. Ever Changing is a love story. It is an account of God’s love for his children and how he develops us so that we can give that same unconditional love to our neighbors. Who are our neighbors? Our neighbors are our family, our friends, our co-workers, the man/woman on the elevator, the mail man, your boss, the people next door, etc. The greatest commandment of all is “love”. That love is a love for mankind, period. Deserved or undeserved. Ever Changing is also a story of one woman’s love, but her inability to feel loved. Until she dared to face her past, present and future; she struggled. He loved her enough to nudge her and at other times thrust her into inner change, thus leading her to find her purpose. He loved her enough to not let her have her way-the way that seemed right to a man-but compelled her into a deeper way-the way to eternal truths.
Writing this manuscript has been the best thing that has happened to me, aside from my salvation. I had no idea just the gumption to write. Through one little girl’s dream at 6 or 7 years old (He showed me way back then I would make a difference), the courage her Mother gave her to dare to dream and the vision of change; she dares at this appointed time to make that difference. I thank God for his guidance and direction and I marvel at his wondrous works. If I only touch one soul, I know that this journey is worth it. As you read Ever Changing I hope that you will marvel at a different kind of love story.
I dare to try to describe this love in mere words:
There is a sweetness and a serenity inside me—a place no one can get to, a place where I need to remain all the time, yet I dare to step outside. It is a place I sometimes forget about and venture out too far, but quickly return to. No matter how far I go away from that secret place, I always return. I wonder; I ponder; I reflect; I dare not tread to far from that place. It is a safe haven for me when the world seems so cold. I cry in that place, I weep, I pray, yet strangely it is the same place that I receive my help, my strength; it is where I lick my wounds; it is a comfortable place and a place of comfort. It is deep within my soul. It is a spiritual place—a place of rest. It is where I talk to God, and God talks to me. It is a place like a river that runs deep. It flows continuously and refreshes like a nice warm shower throughout my soul. It is a cleansing place of repentance, acceptance, renewal, security, restoration and wholeness. It is a place where I seek and search and look for answers. It is where I seek understanding, wisdom, and guidance. It is my roadmap to where I need to go, and when I go in the wrong direction, it navigates me back. It is an encouraging place and a place of victory.
Be encouraged.
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How beautiful and true, as I read Mere Words . A smile so broad on my face from ear to ear , tears flowing , noding my head in total agreement. That secret place in him (The Lord) that I go . Sometimes when I find myself becoming anxious and troubled about life , and so many issues that come up from day to day. In that secret place I too feel so loved, accepted and peace for my soul.
May 4th, 2009 at 9:15 amThat secret place is awesome and mere words can not describe it. My hope is that more and more people will fnd that secret place and rely on it for rest and restoration, especially in such a time as this. In a world full of insecurities every where you turn, it is awesome to feel so much security. A security that will never fail or fallter. Once you find that place you will never feel lost again and if it just so happens that you do, you know that all you need to do is return to that place and He will meet you there with open arms, prepared to meet you exactly where your need is. Oh, what a feeling!
May 4th, 2009 at 4:04 pmThat secret place is awesome and mere words can not describe it. My hope is that more and more people will fnd that secret place and rely on it for rest and restoration, especially in such a time as this. In a world full of insecurities every where you turn, it is awesome to feel so much security. A security that will never fail or fallter. Once you find that place you will never feel lost again and if it just so happens that you do, you know that all you need to do is return to that place and He will meet you there with open arms, prepared to meet you exactly where your need is. Oh, what a feeling!
July 3rd, 2010 at 6:46 amHi Karina,
Words can not describe what it is to know God for your self and to have a relationship with Jesus. The bible invites us to taste and see the goodness of God. Once we taste and see and know for ourselves nothing else can ever satisfy us. God is waiting with out stretched arms for all that seek Him and find Him. To experience His love, kindness, peace, gentleness, compassion, consideration, concern, joy etc. is something that mere words absolutely can not descibe. Take him at His Word and you will live a life of joy and peace even in the midst of your storms. Blessings always!
July 13th, 2010 at 12:31 pm