Mrs. Few

One of my favorite things to do when I go home to SC is visit Gabe's next door neighbor, Mrs. Dottie Few who is almost 81 years old. She is a widow of 4 years and lives a life that radiates Jesus. I love spending time with her. Her Bible sits on her chair next to her piano and says in the most Southern drawl, "Honey, that's where I sit and pray for you every day." I am honored that she would pray for me daily. I love her sweet spirit. I keep up with her often and get cards that I could read and re-read each day. She encourages me greatly in my personal walk with the Lord. While I was home recently, she gave me a book called Joy and Strength by Mary Wilder Tileston. The forward is by Ruth Graham, who was a friend of hers. I came across a poem the other day and marked it because I loved it. Today it has been the cry of my heart. It was inspired by Psalm 105:4.

Seek the Lord, and His strength; Seek His face evermore.

O Jesus Christ, grow Thou in me,
And all things else recede;
My heart be daily nearer Thee,
From sin be daily freed.

Make this poor self grow less and less,
Be Thou my life and aim;
Oh, make me daily, through Thy grace,
More worthy of Thy name.

J. C. Lavater

It's a day where I see that I need to deny myself more and more and be "sold out" for Christ. Glad I am still being perfected until the day of Christ. More of You, Lord, less of me. Amen.