Yes. I am talking to you.
Why are you so surprised to hear you are chosen? Remember that The Lord knows each of us by name. He knows our wants, our fears, our joys, and our sorrows. He knows even when we can't find the words to lift up in prayer to Him. He is listening to your heart which speaks directly to His. You have been chosen to do great things. Things that you may consider ordinary and normal, like being kind and loving to others, are great in the eyes of The Lord. You have a light that shines so bright it is a beacon of hope to those whose worlds are dim. Do not let it burn out or dull. Feed the light through scripture reading, prayer, and doing good unto others. Walk upright as a chosen child of God should. Do not be discouraged. Do not grow weary of doing good. Life is hard and overwhelming sometimes, but you can find joy in the journey. Joy in a memory or a smile or the rain or sunshine. Look for the blessings in your life... count them one by one. There are many great things in store for you. If you find yourself struggling, I hope you will remember how special you are and that The Lord has plans for you greater than you can see.
I'd like to re-share with you a dream i had a couple months after Amanda passed away. It started off a little strange and irritating. I remember there was an odor coming from the side of our house. When I went to the side of the house, I found a doorway that led to a very long hallway that was connected to our house. Down that hallway were little pee puddles and near the end of that long hall was Spike, Amanda's chihuahua, lifting his leg on the wall, leaving a trail that led me straight to a room. When I opened the door to the room, Spike ran happily inside. Inside the room was a bed like Amanda's and a big white fluffy down comforter just like she had. I was looking around the room and then looked at the bed when I saw the comforter move. Amanda was under the covers. She looked out at me and smiled and said "Hi mama". I looked down at her and said "Hi sweetie. I've missed you. What are you doing in this room?" She climbed out from under the fluffy comforter and said, "I'm helping some other kids cross to the other side. See... here comes one now." Then a little child appeared and she went to the wall, which appeared very thin, like a white sheet, and she led the child through the wall saying "It's okay... go to Him." Then she climbed back under the comforter and pulled it up to her chin and said, "I love you mama." I said "I love you too baby", then I walked out of the room to find a Swiffer to clean up the pee puddles leaving Amanda to do her job.
Figures... I would finally have a dream with Amanda in it and all I can think about is cleaning up the pee puddles! I thought about that dream a lot though and find great peace in it. It assured me that she is okay. She still loves and knows us and that she is doing her job to help others cross the veil to be with their Heavenly Father. It tells me that the veil is thin and she is still very close to us... as close as crossing over a hallway to another room. It also reminded me that following Spike was like following the spirit. if you are willing to listen and follow the spirit's promptings, good things will await you.
One day I was sitting at church listening to the primary get up and talk about choosing the right. I swear to you Amanda's voice was screaming in my ears "I'm so sorry. I made ONE bad choice and I lost it all. I'm so sorry mom". What happened to Amanda that dreadful afternoon she left us was that in a split second a choice was made. The consequence of that choice were unintended and permanent. You are not super human. These vessels we call bodies are very fragile. You must protect them and keep them clean. You don't ever want to be that voice screaming down "I'm sorry". Remember these three simple words. Choose The Right. Carry them throughout everyday of your existence, when confronted with the pressures of of mortal life, repeat them or ask yourself "what would Jesus want me to do? " Be a friend to everyone, defend those that cannot defend themselves. Be kind. Find a way to make someone else smile. CTR.
Take the Choose the Right pledge
I pledge to...
Be kind and forgiving
Never bully or be cruel to others
Speak out for those who can’t
Share sincere compliments, hugs, and smiles
Reach out to someone when I feel lost or alone
Remember I am loved beyond measure
Think about the consequences of my actions
Make smart choices
Live wisely
Always Choose the Right
Remember that YOU are chosen. You are loved beyond measure.
Live wisely and always choose the right.
Kristen Andrews
https://www.facebook.com/AKAChooseTheRight
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