It's All About HIM
There would be no "Her Name Was Jane" story to share with you if Jane had chosen to live her life self-centered and contrary to God's leading.
Because Jane knelt as a teenager and surrendered her accomplishments, her life, and her will to HIS will—there is a story to tell.
Because Jane had an unwavering desire to serve the Lord even during uncertain and difficult times—there is a story to tell.
Because Jane depended on the Lord and lived her life in obedience to HIS will—there is a story to tell.
Because Jane, even though she was well into her 80's, was still willing to kneel in the privacy of her bathroom to surrender her will to HIS will—there is a story to tell.
Because of God's continued faithfulness to Jane—there is a story to tell.
Oh, how thankful we are that Jane chose to live her life in obedience to God's will. Without Jane's obedience and God's faithfulness there would not have been a Spirit led intersection of our winding paths and we would not have been the recipients of a Blessed Event. Meeting Jane forever changed our lives. I am so grateful for the sixteen months I had the privilege of being in the physical presence of one of God's precious servants and for the treasure trove of her handwritten notes in her journal and Bibles Jane left behind. Jane's legacy lives on and HIS story continues!
Because Jane was faithful—we have a story to tell.
Because of God's continued faithfulness to us—we have a story to tell.
Walking on His Footpath (Following the Master's Lead) is my faith journey of keeping a journal and recording my personal thoughts while reading through the Bible during this crisis period in our lives. The story of how God used Jane, an elderly woman with Parkinson's and advanced dementia, to minister to us and speak HIS words of Purpose, Path, Praise, Promise, Provision, and Protection are woven throughout my journals. Of the 900+ journal entries, almost 250 of them are labeled as referencing the story of Jane. The impact and indelible impression she made on our lives and on the lives of others during the short time we knew her is undeniable. Jane truly was a miracle sent by God to minister to us for such a time as this and for HIS greater purpose.
We are not the victims of difficult circumstances—we are the grateful recipients of a Blessed Event.
Because God was faithful—we have a story to tell.
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The following links are to journal entries in my Walking on His Footpath (Following the Master's Lead) blog that go into more detail on how Jane and I met and the winding path God took us on to tell HIS story. This is HIS Story. It's ALL about HIM!
Exodus 1:1 – 4:31 (Continued) – Written January 14, 2010; God's plans; God doesn't need my abilities; what God wants is my availability
Judges 13:1–25 – Written June 4, 2010; it is not if—it is when; HOLD ON!
II Samuel 7:1–29 – Written July 19, 2010; BUT then came Monday; God chose to tell us!
II Kings 1:1–18 – Written August 31, 2010; it's all about the journey; it's not about the "end," it's about the New Beginning; it's not IF—it is WHEN
The Book – Written September 2010; what to title "The Book"
The Journey: Part One – Written July 1, 2014; hiking the Appalachian Trail; our difficult "trials" are actually "trails"; an opportunity to walk on HIS footpath
The Land In–Between – Written July 14, 2014; the end of our Appalachian Trail dream; walking in Jane's footsteps; the beauty of valley experiences
The LORD Answers! – Written November 11, 2014; how to tell the story of Jane
I Didn't Know—BUT GOD DID!! – Written November 25, 2014; Jane's story and our story is HIS story
Job 32:1 – 37:24 – Written January 25, 2011 with 1/2/15 Addendum; Jane's Bible references; God knows; He is watching; He is aware
Psalm 7:1 – 8:9 (Continued) – Written February 9, 2011 with 1/5/15 Addendum; God's promises spoken by Jane; the importance of Psalm 8
Psalm 70:1 – 71:24 – Written April 05, 2011; Jane was faithful to God; God was faithful to Jane
Psalm 124:1 – 127:5 – Written May 26, 2011; what if?; Jane's handwritten notes
Psalm 140:1 – 144:15 (Continued) – Written June 6, 2011; witnessing the hand of God
Proverbs 5 & 6 – Written June 23, 2011; Jane continues to teach us; I'm listening Lord
Isaiah 28:1 – 31:9 – Written August 2, 2011 with 5/6/15 Addendum; my husband meets Jane for the first time; what seemed like Greek becomes clear; eternally grateful
Prepare the Way!! – Written October 14–30, 2015 with 8/3/17 Addendum; processing a new thought; may HIS story be told
The New Beginning: There Must Be a R.O.M. – Written January 14, 2016; recollections of the 2012 Leadership conference; a shift in my thinking; what God has given can NOT be squandered
The New Beginning: Just Do It! – Written August 15, 2012; it's not about my inabilities; God-given role to play
John 17:1–26 (Continued) – Written November 10, 2012 with 9/2/16 Addendum; Jesus "praying" for us; on my knees in worship and thanksgiving
Romans 14:1 – 15:13 – Written February 27, 2013 with 3/24/16 Addendum; praise shelter; promise stones
The New Beginning: The Path Unfolds – Written April 05, 2016; the journey to understanding God's plan; I had NO idea!
I Corinthians 14:1–40 – Written March 29, 2013 with 4/7/16 Addendum; the purpose of prophecy; the purpose of praise
Colossians 4:2–18 – Written May 13, 2013; how to pray for us; may HIS story be told
Hebrews 5:1 – 7:28 – Written June 06, 2013; God's unexpected promises
The Lost Chapters: Review – Written August 8–22, 2014; the Lost Chapters set aside and saved "for such a time as this"; a chapter by chapter and line by line description of what we have been through; what we have learned along our journey; and the assurance of God's protection
And That Brings Us to the End – Written April 09, 2017; my journey through the Bible is finished; I'm ready; I'm available; a New Beginning is coming
II Samuel 7:1–29 – Written July 19, 2010; BUT then came Monday; God chose to tell us!
II Kings 1:1–18 – Written August 31, 2010; it's all about the journey; it's not about the "end," it's about the New Beginning; it's not IF—it is WHEN
The Book – Written September 2010; what to title "The Book"
The Journey: Part One – Written July 1, 2014; hiking the Appalachian Trail; our difficult "trials" are actually "trails"; an opportunity to walk on HIS footpath
The Land In–Between – Written July 14, 2014; the end of our Appalachian Trail dream; walking in Jane's footsteps; the beauty of valley experiences
The LORD Answers! – Written November 11, 2014; how to tell the story of Jane
I Didn't Know—BUT GOD DID!! – Written November 25, 2014; Jane's story and our story is HIS story
Job 32:1 – 37:24 – Written January 25, 2011 with 1/2/15 Addendum; Jane's Bible references; God knows; He is watching; He is aware
Psalm 7:1 – 8:9 (Continued) – Written February 9, 2011 with 1/5/15 Addendum; God's promises spoken by Jane; the importance of Psalm 8
Psalm 70:1 – 71:24 – Written April 05, 2011; Jane was faithful to God; God was faithful to Jane
Psalm 124:1 – 127:5 – Written May 26, 2011; what if?; Jane's handwritten notes
Psalm 140:1 – 144:15 (Continued) – Written June 6, 2011; witnessing the hand of God
Proverbs 5 & 6 – Written June 23, 2011; Jane continues to teach us; I'm listening Lord
Isaiah 28:1 – 31:9 – Written August 2, 2011 with 5/6/15 Addendum; my husband meets Jane for the first time; what seemed like Greek becomes clear; eternally grateful
Prepare the Way!! – Written October 14–30, 2015 with 8/3/17 Addendum; processing a new thought; may HIS story be told
The New Beginning: There Must Be a R.O.M. – Written January 14, 2016; recollections of the 2012 Leadership conference; a shift in my thinking; what God has given can NOT be squandered
The New Beginning: Just Do It! – Written August 15, 2012; it's not about my inabilities; God-given role to play
John 17:1–26 (Continued) – Written November 10, 2012 with 9/2/16 Addendum; Jesus "praying" for us; on my knees in worship and thanksgiving
Romans 14:1 – 15:13 – Written February 27, 2013 with 3/24/16 Addendum; praise shelter; promise stones
The New Beginning: The Path Unfolds – Written April 05, 2016; the journey to understanding God's plan; I had NO idea!
I Corinthians 14:1–40 – Written March 29, 2013 with 4/7/16 Addendum; the purpose of prophecy; the purpose of praise
Colossians 4:2–18 – Written May 13, 2013; how to pray for us; may HIS story be told
Hebrews 5:1 – 7:28 – Written June 06, 2013; God's unexpected promises
The Lost Chapters: Review – Written August 8–22, 2014; the Lost Chapters set aside and saved "for such a time as this"; a chapter by chapter and line by line description of what we have been through; what we have learned along our journey; and the assurance of God's protection
And That Brings Us to the End – Written April 09, 2017; my journey through the Bible is finished; I'm ready; I'm available; a New Beginning is coming
A New Path—A New Journey – Written March 23, 2019 with April 30, 2019 update; a special return trip to PA on the anniversary of Jane's last God-given promise
A Divine Mandate – Written January 09, 2020; His Divine (orchestrated by God) Mandate (an official order)—is finished; HIS Story is ready.
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow – Written January 16, 2020; it's over; the lawsuit has ended.
Next Entry: Walking by Faith
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A True Story of God's Faithfulness
The Amazing Story
The Sovereign Hand of God
Her Name Was Jane
HIS Story Begins
A God-Ordained Divine Appointment
Our Winding Paths
God's Scripted Plan
For Such A Time As This
HIS Greater Purpose
The Journey Home
One Last Promise
A Legacy Lives On
HIS Story Continues
A Story to Tell
It's All About HIM
Walking by Faith
It's All About the Journey
Following HIS Footpath
HIS Great Faithfulness
Jane's God-Given Words
God-Ordained and Holy Spirit Inspired
The Proof Came—AFTER
"You Are Free to Go"
The Path to Salvation
The Reward is Eternal Life
The Sovereign Hand of God
Her Name Was Jane
HIS Story Begins
A God-Ordained Divine Appointment
Our Winding Paths
God's Scripted Plan
For Such A Time As This
HIS Greater Purpose
The Journey Home
One Last Promise
A Legacy Lives On
HIS Story Continues
A Story to Tell
It's All About HIM
Walking by Faith
It's All About the Journey
Following HIS Footpath
HIS Great Faithfulness
Jane's God-Given Words
God-Ordained and Holy Spirit Inspired
The Proof Came—AFTER
"You Are Free to Go"
The Path to Salvation
The Reward is Eternal Life
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