Doing Life With God

 

Hope this message today finds you cozy and warm and safe.

 

During an interview last week for a newspaper article, I was asked why I retired from counseling to write full time. I explained that I can reach many more people by writing books and blogs than by one-on-one or even group counseling. Why does this matter?

 

I want my life, my writing, to point people to greater knowledge about God and increased trust in Him. The most relevant person in everyone’s life is often ignored. Life goes so much better when you’re  aware that you can have an active, personal relationship with God. He is “a real and present help” and wants to “perfect all that which concerns you”. Psalm 138:8.

 

God offers perspective for every problem you’ll ever have, encouragement when your emotions need a boost, and constant companionship so you need never feel alone.

 

I love Him passionately, which results in my loving all His amazing people, and wanting to guide readers toward deeper connection and confidence in God. All my twenty-plus books, whether written for adults or kids, fiction or non-fiction, have this intent.

 

In my years of counseling, I observed repeatedly that people without a sense of who God is and an understanding their relationship with Him have all kinds of unnecessary problems. It’s hard for them to prioritize their lives. For example, it’s much easier to insist children behave when your goal is not to have perfect kids in order to exalt yourself but to honor God. It’s easier to be loving and forgiving toward a sometimes annoying spouse when you understand how loving and forgiving God is toward you.

 

Bottom line it's 100% to our benefit to know God, listen to Him through active prayer daily, and read His Word. Within the Bible are principles that bring harmony and joy to our world. The Ten Commandments are highly relevant. Do not lie or cheat or steal. Guard our hearts and minds - check where our thoughts are taking us. Honor God. Don’t have idols like stuff and status and self-focus. Choose this day either the blessings of obedience to God’s ways or the curses of disobedience.

 

And as we strive to glorify Him, we can be alert to ways to bless others. Living connected to God daily is doing life with benefits. 

 

The season of Thanksgiving is a great time to thank God for His presence and power among us still.

 

“He determines the number of the stars; He gives to all of them their names. Great is our Lord and abundant in power; His understanding is beyond measure.” Psalm 147: 4-5.

 

WRITING UPDATE:

We’re excited to announce Wayne’s first-ever author book signing for his newly released Thoughts For Today, Words For Tomorrow!
 I’ll be present also to sign my October release of Parent’s Treasurebox  of IDEAS as well as my other family books and mystery novels.

We’ll be at Angelus Gift and Art Gallery, 325 Kenosha St., Walworth, WI on Saturday, December 5^th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for A Christmas Gift Book Signing.

Stop by to say Hi and bring home a book present.

Here are other gift suggestions:

Man in Command, How To Be A Great Husband and Dad – 52 Ways

Loving Every Minute 52 Ways To Live, Love & Laugh As A Wife and Mom, 

Adventures of Tommy Smurlee (and Grella Weller) No child should grow up without reading these exciting mystery fantasy books with memorable values for ages 8 and up. Young children will enjoy Unforgettable Stories For Kids.

Books are also available online through amazon.