Dear Doves,
 
The Lord spoke to me in an awesome way, one day in February of 2003, around the time that the threat of a biological attack was at it's height in America.
 
I remember telling my children, ages 18 and 14, that I thought it was a fear thing, that we were not going to be sealing our windows with plastic unless the Lord Himself told me to do so  - - all this, as we were watching a segment on Good Morning America showing us how it was done.  (I often shout "Liar!" at my TV for some reason.)  I had been seeking the Lord in prayer regarding the times we were in, when on my way home from work one day,  I felt the Lord tell me to go to Hallmark.  After a short interval of "What?  Is that You, Lord?  Hallmark?!!" and a repeat of the direction, I listened.  I was thinking maybe the Lord was going to cross my path with an old friend, or perhaps, a new one.  I knew that I was there for a reason.
 
I selected Valentine's Day cards and strolled the entire store.  As I was nearing the check-out, forgetting that I was there for a reason, I came upon a display of crosses.  One, the only one of it's design, was centered upon a rock, where the following words were inscribed:
 
"For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee ... Isaiah 54:10
 
I knew it was the Lord speaking directly to my need, answering my prayers for His direction and guidance.  God is so good!
 
But wait! There's more!
 
When I got home, I checked the Word and this was the rest of the verse:
 
... neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee."
 
He is so rich, our God!
 
 
The Lord did not instruct me regarding the circumstances, but rather, about His kindness that never leaves us, His unremovable covenant of peace, and His bountiful mercy ... even in seeming chaos.
 
Praise be to God for His infinite love!
 
Father I pray more of You in each of us!
 
Fill these vessels anew!
 
(Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord, Doves!)
 
In HIs Great Love and Mine,
 
Renee