(written in October of 2015)
Be still and know….
Last evening, after dinner, while sitting in their living room, Jim posed a question to Uncle Russ. Russell Jones taught at a Bible School his entire professional career and was also a pastor of several churches. Jim asked, “What have you learned about God in your latter years?”
Uncle Russ sat there, pausing before his answer and replied, “I’ve come to realize that God wants us to practice His presence. By that I mean, contemplate WHO He is, what He’s done.”
Jim, wanting to understand, asked, “Can you give me a specific example of what you mean by that?”
Uncle Russ said, “Sometimes now, I just sit, and acknowledge what God has done for me. His creation and who He is. As Christians we want to DO. And they’re not bad things, but we don’t really appreciate our God or take the time to quietly be aware of our relationship with Him and His desire to be with us.”
Jim responded by saying, “I learned after the deaths of my daughter and wife, that I couldn’t always make things happen—and my nature does try to make them happen—but God wanted me to be totally dependent on Him and He would and has always done what’s best for me.” Uncle Russ nodded in agreement.
That was one of many conversations we had this weekend. I want to fully enjoy this time, for I know things change quickly. I’ve experienced that already, for my mother has been gone for nearly five years, and my dad, 24 years.
Join me. Listen to wisdom.
Uncle Russ Jones and Jim
I’m so glad you posted that picture Of him. Their conversation makes me realize I need to concentrate more on God! Appreciated the men’s conversation.Shirley and Jim, I wish you could have stayed longer. I have questions to ask you! Guess I’ll have to do it electronically!
We had such a good time visiting with you, dear Aunt Ruth! I’m glad I was able to realize something we all need to remember: to focus on our Creator who loves us so much. Look forward to your questions!