Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:

"We are surrounded by so great a
cloud of witnesses. (Hebrews 12:1)

Reflection:

Along the old Oregon Trail in Idaho there is a marker—
a giant lava boulder known locally as Register Rock.
It’s located in an area which was one of the favorite
overnight camping areas for westbound immigrants
who traveled the trail in the 19th century.
Travelers often inscribed their names on the rock as
a memorial to their passage. Register Rock stands
as a monument to their courage and tenacity.

When I think of Register Rock, I think of other people
who have passed by me on their journey.
Hebrews 11 lists some of those hardy souls—
Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, and
Samuel, to name a few.

But there is one recent person, whose name is not
inscribed on register rock but is written in my heart
and my memory.  "Lillie Marie Olson", my mother
who went to her father May 21, 2009. 

My mother was a Christian.  She spent her life speaking
and doing the Word of God. Because of her Christian
example I have always considered the outcome of my
conduct throughout my life.  My mother was and is my
Life.  Her presence is always within me.  Most importantly,
my mother brought me to my faith in Christ and encouraged
me to follow that faith.
My mother's name may not be inscribed on Register Rock,
but it is written in the heavenly book of the living God, and
her name is written in my heart, forever inscribed, forever
loved.

THANK YOU MOTHER YOU ARE WITH ME ALWAYS

Prayer:

Oh Lord thank You for my mother.
Thank You for the path of leadership she
walked. 
Thank You for her beautiful always fixed
eyes on you.
Thank You for her steadfast spirit that
pointed Your way to me. 
Thank You because of my mother I
follow You day by day.
In Jesus Holy Name,  AMEN

Remember:

People who follow Christ lead others in the right direction.