Guest Post by Charlene Warren
“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed,
because His compassions fail not. They are new
every morning: Great is Your faithfulness.”
Lamentations 3:22-23 NKJV
Looking back over the years, many times we find we did not invest our time well. The days turned into months, the months into years, and time seemed to be wisped away out of reach without us noticing. Before we knew it, we were quite surprised one day to find, as we looked into the mirror – a worn-out wrinkled face with gray dingy hair. Who is this person looking back at us? One can’t help but stare. Little could these images resemble us, we think.
So much it seems that time has passed us by; missed opportunities to share God’s sweet love. If only we had redeemed the time and made better choices. My-oh-my! How time does fly.
But let us not dwell on the past. What profit can there be in that? Let us yet take hold of God’s eternal plan and receive His new mercies each and every day. It’s not too late to start from where we are planted. Shed those hindrances that have held us back.
This is the day to do an ‘about face’ and put our trust in His glory and grace. Let us determine now to share His eternal love with others.
Much of Charlene’s career experience was in office administration and primarily in the field of social services. Her most rewarding time, though, was when she served at Saddleback Church under Pastor Rick Warren and the Student Ministry staff.
She and her husband of nearly 60 years are the parents of four grown children and six grandchildren. After retiring, Charlene pursued her writing interests. She also enjoys drawing and sometimes expresses herself by illustrating some of her writings. Her published works include a divinely inspired book of poems and essays much of which reflect God’s creation and His love. The “MO State Poetry Society” also has printed one of her poems in their publication. Gospel Publishing has used several of her devotionals for their adult ministry. And more recently Focus on the Family chose a story she submitted to them on Families in Ministry.
Over the past 14 years, she has had the privilege of leading a ladies’ Life Group at her church, in Springfield, MO, into a deeper spiritual walk with the heavenly Father.
Charlene Warren
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Email: warren@charsgarden.com
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