HI,

I have been with Five Doves for 20 years now.  I seldom post these days, but we are living in such interesting times that I find myself coming back to see how the others in the “family” are faring.  In the beginning when I found the sight in 1998, I was in a difficult situation in life.  I didn’t realize how difficult until that season ended, but five doves and the watching for Christ’s return became an anchor in my life.  Then things changed, not with my permission either, and I entered a new season…..  And  I felt the Lord drawing my attention away from watching for Christ, into preparing for Him as you would a bride groom.  Learning about His character towards me as well as learning about His presence in my life now,…. not waiting for heaven to receive the knowledge of my identity in Him.  Instead of focusing on the hustle and bustle of what is happening in the big world, I realized my little world was of supreme interest to God.  There were those that would need encouragement or someone to walk alongside them.  Some would need my laughter-I’m told I have an infectious laugh:)- my grandkids would need my guidance…..  all because I was in a new season.  I too wondered about the time and effort I had been putting to anxiously awaiting Christ’s return with it’s ups and downs, but I know that He used that season of my life in a very special way to prepare me for the next.  What I am saying, is that your time should be walking with God whether it is keeping vigilance on the world events, or walking your dog so that you can be of help to someone you meet.  It all has value and each can receive the reward of "well done”.  I still look to see what is of interest to fellow Five Dover’s, but I spend more time reflecting on His development within me, becoming who He has designed me to be.