It has been many months since I have written a blog post for the National WMA.  You see, I’ve had quite a journey starting at the end of June of 2025.  But I serve and love a great God!  A God who heals – Jehovah Rapha.  “Jehovah,” which is derived from the Hebrew word Havah can be translated as “to be,” “to exist,” or “to become known.” The Hebraic translation of Rapha (râpâ) means “to restore” or “to heal.” (I got this from Google).

When the children of Israel crossed over the Jordan river, God instructed Joshua to have 12 men gather stones from the middle of the river and build a memorial to the event on the other side.  When people questioned the stones, they were instructed to tell them of the wonderous thing God had done here.

              I have a memorial in my life.  It is not near as grand as a stone monument but it reminds me of a specific prayer God answered at a time I really needed an answer. 

A lady requested prayer from our group. She said she was spiritually exhausted. Battling a spiritual warfare on behalf of an addicted son had taken it’s toll on her. She came in the room, and looked spent. Looking like she didn’t have much more to give, she knew prayer could give her strength to continue the battle. Those of us in the room loved on her as much as we could. We wanted to offer help. Where do you start when someone feels they are spiritually exhausted?

Our youngest son is getting married…in 11 days. He is 27 years old and he has known since the 4th date this was the girl for him. They have gone to marriage counseling. She was raised in church by great parents. On paper, they should have the perfect foundation. But this morning, during my quiet time, momma panic set in.

Where did this past year go?  I cannot believe this is my last blog post about A Lasting Legacy.  When I set this theme last year at the National WMA meeting in Branson, my thoughts were consumed with ways to improve my legacy for those, particularly my four grandchildren, who are coming behind me.