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"To
My Dear Friends" [E-mail written by Emma Alberts]
March
28, 2005
To My Dear Friends,
Easter
is a time of year when a newness of life is "springing
up" all around us. Nature seeming to flaunt its ability
to come back from the dead to life with glorious displays
of color. Hope seems to be renewed all around. The grip of
winter is slipping but winter does not give up without a tremendous
fight. The severe weather we are having is evidence of that
battle between the forces of weather patterns as our earth
moves in its appointed path. All of this reminds me of how
our human nature tries to keep a death grip on us even as
the new life given by the risen Saviour is taking over our
hearts, minds, and spirits. The war never stops once we make
the decision to walk after the Lover of our souls, Jesus.
But, He promises us victory if we battle through to the end,
all the while holding on to Him and His grace and strength
for this battle for new life.
For
my dearest friends, I pray as the battle rages within and
without, you are holding on to Him as He shows you the sun
shining ahead. The most difficult part of a battle is keeping
hope when all seems dark. It may be hard to see the light
of hope. But it is there waiting for us. Those who love us
are bringing in reinforcements and are cheering us on. Nothing
is too big or small for Him to take care of for you. Allow
His Love to overtake you and hold you close, to give you the
assurance that all is well and you will finish this race you
have set your heart toward. He will complete the good work
He started in us all. He began it on the cross and He is finishing
it as we battle from our winter to our spring.
I
am thinking of you all and how my heart has been changed because
of knowing you. Thank you for your love and care toward me
through the years. You have believed in me and that has helped
me to believe. You are faithful friends always and I love
you so.
I
pray your Easter season has been and will be blessed and you
have a renewed faith and hope in Christ Jesus our Lord.
~Emma
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