HAPPY JUNE!
Can
it be June already? Seems as if we just put the Christmas tree away. We’ve had
a stormy May, but June is looking pretty good. Not too hot, not too cold. Just
right. Hope you’re enjoying nice weather in your part of the world.
Of
course, our friends in Oklahoma have had a terrible time. Hope you’ll think
about supporting them through your favorite organization. I recommend TheSalvation Army, Operation Blessing, or Hand of Hope. Each
of these wonderful outreaches are worthy of our donations. And please pray.
Families have suffered unimaginable loss. They need God’s healing touch to
recover.
WHAT'S GOING ON BOOKWISE:
I'm happy to say that I’m close to turning in the first book in my new Sanctuary series.
No title yet, but I’ll let you know when we have one. This book is a little
different. I’m very excited about it and hope my readers will like it. Here’s a
synopsis:
Here is a picture
I chose for Wynter:
A
few months ago, I hosted a contest and picked several readers whose names will
appear in this book. They are: Janet Dowell, Randi Lindquist, Sarah Miller, Zac
Weikal, and Megan Parsons. Some will have minor roles, but a couple will have
major roles either in this book or upcoming titles. Also joining these
characters are names for various pets in the book suggested by readers: Lazarus, Bufford, Rascal,
Murphy, Gabe and Buck. I hope folks will
enjoy seeing their name or their pet’s name in my newest book. It’s scheduled
for spring of next year.
Things
are happening in the Mehl household. Our house has been on the market for four
months, and it looks as if we’re close to signing a contract. Once the house is
sold, we’ll be looking for a new home in Missouri, near our son,
daughter-in-love, and our incredible grandson, Aidan. Here’s a recent picture
of Aidan. You can see why I’m so eager to spend lots of Nana hug time with him!
As
Norman and I ponder moving from our home of thirty-seven years, leaving Wichita
(where we’ve lived our entire lives), and starting over again in Missouri,
feelings of fear and insecurity present themselves. Honestly, this process hasn’t
gone the way I planned it. But I’ve started to realize it’s been going exactly
the way God planned it. I’m learning that relying on His timing isn’t just a cliché.
It takes patience and faith. The other night, the Lord sent me a dream. In the
dream I was attending some kind of Christian meeting. A child was speaking from
the stage. Suddenly, he stopped talking, left the stage and came up to me. He
took my hand in his and said: "Psalm 37:5." That was it. He spoke with intensity,
as if trying to convey the seriousness of his message. Then he turned around
and went back to the stage. Of course, when I woke up, I ran to my Bible. Here
is that scripture:
I looked up the meaning of the Hebrew
word used for commit. It actually
means to “roll something over.” I believe the reason God used a child in the
dream is because we are to be like “little children,” trusting our Abba Father
to take care of us. But first we must be willing to “roll over” our cares and
worries to Him. If we trust Him, he will direct our steps and bring about the
great future He has for us.
Do you trust Father God with your
future? Do you trust Him with next week? This week? Today? This moment?
Trusting Him with every second of your life will bring You great joy. However, hand
in hand with trusting Him, you must KNOW Him. Really know Him. You must believe
that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Your
Father doesn’t have plans to harm you; He has plans to give you a hope and a
future. KNOW Him. TRUST Him. RELEASE your life to Him, being confident that He
has an awesome plan for you.
God’s best blessing to you!




