Words of Blessing - Touching the Life of a Young Mom

Years ago when I was a young mom, an older woman in church gave me a little card with a handwritten Bible verse. I kept it tucked in my Bible for years and felt her prayer each time I read it.

 

Vivian inspired me with her teacup collection - every cup and saucer was different. I've collected individual teacups and share tea with visitors to express our uniqueness. My guests choose their cup just like God chooses them to be His child. My collection is no where near Vivian's, but it reminds me of how precious we are to God.


I just discovered that Vivian Stuns is sitting at the feet of Jesus in Heaven. She died October 8, 1998 and I didn't know. Yet this verse of Scripture is a legacy she left for me.

These words, handwritten on a small card touched my life in a powerful way and I want to share them with you:

"And this I pray that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment,

so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ;

having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, and to the glory and praise of God." 

Philippians 1:9-11 NAS

The NLT says it this way:

"I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding.
For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ's return.
May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation--the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ--for this will bring much glory and praise to God."

Thank you, Vivian for your prayer of blessing on my life. I remember your gentle spirit of kindness to me in a little Rhode Island church. Life was busy with three little children and your kind way was a gift to a busy mom.

Now I pray these words into the lives of those I love.

 

It's amazing what a tiny 2x3" card with a verse will accomplish; a small gesture with a powerful affect.

I hope this prayer of blessing from Philippians 1:9-11 touches your life too.

Remembering a kindness from a sweet friend,

Remembering Vivian M. Stuns 

Thank you!

5/3/1916 - 10/8/1998

Jeanne

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With the loss of my Memere so recent in my mind, I cried fresh tears today for both she and Vivian. I am incredibly blessed to have wonderful women to influence me and encourage me on my journey of faith. My heart aches from the pieces that are missing.

I am still on sabbatical and am limiting my online access. If this message has blessed you, please share it with a friend.