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All I need is Jesus . . .
I began to see I could not direct the
lives of our sons alone. I could not teach something I did not
know. Oh, I needed Jim all right, but I
needed God. He began to work in my
life like never before. Knowing God was
constantly on my mind
I wanted the boys in church to begin learning about Jesus while
they were very young.
I had thoughts about how much I needed
Jesus and how He would help me. I saw
myself as hopeless. I knew I was a
sinner. I knew if I died that day I would
not go to heaven.
One evening I did all the bed
time routines with the boys then went in and knelt down in the living room and
cried out to Jesus. I did not know how
to trust, how to repent, how to turn, or even that I needed to do those
things. I just did them. As best I knew how, with all the sincerity in
my heart, I completely committed my life to Jesus Christ. I put my entire trust in Jesus Christ
alone, not in anything or anyone else.
Jesus completely changed my life,
my desires, everything. Just a few minutes later, while still on my knees, I noticed that
things didn’t seem so bad after all.
I know now that the peace of God’s salvation had covered me (I did not
know that then). “Peace be unto you.” John
20:26.
“Now you are clean through the
Word that I have spoken unto .” John 15:3.
I must have cried buckets of tears as I began
to realize all the shortcomings in my past.
Hey, the past is over. I am a new
creature in Christ, old
things are passed away, all things have become new. The new “I” was born
The
sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and contrite
heart, O God, thou will not despise.”
Psalm 51:17.
There is much to tell regarding
the following years. I began to learn
about depending on the Lord. He taught
me new things every day.
“Then opened He their understanding that they might understand the
scriptures.” Luke 24:45.
I have been through some hard, dreary
times, but Jesus has always seen me through.
The devil will accuse you, and tell you it didn’t work for you. He will tell you that you were not really
forgiven, etc. Keep believing
God’s Word. His Word said He did forgive
you. I have been through fearful times,
but God has never left me. I have been
through times of need, He has always provided, and never failed.
Jesus has completely fulfilled every
desire. I will probably never be able to
comprehend the love of Christ, until I see Him.
“No man can come to me except
the Father which has sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last
day.” John 6:44.
“Verily, verily (surely,
surely) I say unto you, he that believes on me has everlasting life.” John 6:47.
“Yea, I have loved you with an
everlasting love, therefore, with loving-kindness have I drawn you.” Jeremiah 31:3.
“He delivered me because He
delighted in me.” Psalm 18:19b.
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About the Book
Faded Miracles gives an
account of a life surrendered to Christ, and sincere devotion to a family. Desiring to know God since childhood,
reveals the timing of the Holy Spirit.
The overwhelming love for children proves to be the motivating factor
for seeking God. The occurrence of a
life-changing experience explains the surmounted hunger and thirst after
righteousness for the following thirty-nine years (to date).
Faded Miracles gives an
account of one treading through the barrenness of a serious health encounter. An ovarian cancer survivor for six years, presently confronted with the multitude of symptoms
that accompany an incurable liver disorder.
This book gives a clear record of
a walk through continued wilderness.
Documented, life threatening situations dictated previous years. When extended life seems a myth, Jesus whispers that
long life is satisfied.
Illness continually shouts
suggestions, and temporal shadows smolder while hoping to detain. In times there has been a minute flicker of
despair, but cannot catch one off guard.
God’s mercy quickly sends a flare of correction. Each time a prayer is directed upward, the
Father’s heart is pained, bringing instant rescue screaming, with hope again
sustained.
Let this record show that Jesus
shines much brighter than the answers.
Trials lose their place in total trusting, as the Holy Spirit hovers
gently over to console. Jesus conquered
all in His surrender, and no matter the need or provision that merits reward,
redeeming love engulfs life.
Peace and joy have never been
stronger. God’s Word is the counsel, and
His truth the great physician. Hope can
seem so distant, but those are not God’s thoughts. Believe anyway. Experience may conflict, but keep on
believing.
Miracles bow down in all their
splendor, as they seem to fade in His presence.
Jesus shines much brighter than the answers, resulting in faded miracles.
About the Author
Helen Richardson is the mother of
two sons and the grandmother of four grandsons, and one granddaughter. She and her husband reside in
Helen was born in
The love for the Lord, and the love for her family initiated the writing of
this book. Cherished children have been
the driving factor that kept her focused on Christian education, and ministry
to children. She has been involved in teaching boys and girls for more than
thirty years.
God saw her through extremely
difficult times. Surviving prolonged health conditions illumined the beauty of
Christ, creating more desire for Jesus than answers to her health questions.