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 small group counseling. Why does this matter?
I want my life, my writing, to point people to greater knowledge about God and increased trust in God. 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 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 human creation, 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 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 repeatedly.
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 the 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 among us still.
Book Suggestions for gifts for yourself or adult children – I guarantee these will enrich their lives:
The Windemere Affair, my latest mystery novel
Man in Command, How To Be A Great Husband and Dad – 52 Ways
Loving Every Moment As A Wife and Mom, 52 Ways To Live, Love and Laugh
Fun activities for parents or grandparents to connect with kids: Parent’s Treasurebox of IDEAS.
FOR CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
No child should grow up without reading the Adventures of Tommy Smurlee (and Grella Weller) Exciting mystery fantasy with memorable values for ages 8 and up. Yes, of course, I’m biased.
Books are available through amazon or at local gift shops like Angelus Gift Shop in Walworth.
We’re excited to announce my husband Wayne’s first-ever author book signing for his newly released Thoughts For Today, Words For Tomorrow. And my October release of Parent’s Treasurebox as well as other family books will be available.
We’ll both be at
Angelus Gift and Art Gallery on Saturday, December 5th
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 for yourself or someone in your family.
Judith Rolfs
