What brought me back

I had not been to church in many, many years.  Once my mother no longer required that I attend church, I stopped going.  As a teenager, I had more important things to do on a Sunday.

As weeks passed that turned into years, I found myself wondering why I could not settle into life.  Why I could not settle into my job.  Why I was constantly looking for the 'next' thing.  After all, I had a great life: a loving family, a fantastic job, good health and I was living in Wellsboro (the best place on earth).

Every year my daughter's school holds a book fair.  As she was shopping for third grade readers, I was socializing with the other parents in the room.  Then it happened.  I circled around the table and looked down.  My eyes fell upon the book "90 Minutes in Heaven" by Don Piper.  Without hesitation I bought the book.  My eyes were finally opened.

This story gave me answers and many questions at the same time.  It showed me what I was missing in my heart.  It opened my eyes to God's wonderful grace.  It gave me peace.  It brought me back to church again.

Even though I still struggle with my way in this world, I take comfort in knowing that I am not alone.  God is with me every step of the way and I will never part from His side again.

Jean