THE GLORY OF HIS PRESENCE

Milton, here for Kristy:

There is a very keen, unusal presence of God that is filling our home. We have dedicated our lives to bring honor and glory to His name. God's presence has filled our marriage and now the glory of His presence is deeper, fuller, sweeter, stronger, and sustaining. We are grateful that He is walking with us.

How is Kristy?

Yesterday she had a turn for the worse with fever, confusion, and is much weaker. Her breathing is shallow and struggles to have any communication. We had to call the hospice nurse in the night, and thankfully, Kristy began to rally.

This morning, Sunday, she recognizes me, but is very, very weak.

We are trusting in His loving care. Please continue to pray for Kristy and us. We are grateful for your intercessions on our behalf.

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Kristy wrote this post over two years ago. I am humbled and grateful to have such a wife who earnestly sought God for her life mate. Oh, I have been blessed.

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Kristy, here from a previous post.

I've written a novel that echoes mine and Milton's love story, and I have permission from Mrs. Ruth Graham to use her poem in my novel. One day I hope to see that story published, for the theme is "Purity before marriage and fidelity afterward bring great reward." Oh, it's so romantic!I hope you enjoy reading "Let Him Be Like Thee" and "And So He Came," below.I bless you in the name of the Lord today, that those who are close to you who are seeking a mate will find God's choice, the best choice. Amen.

Let Him Be Like Thee

By
Ruth Graham (Mrs. Billy)

"Dear God," I prayed, all unafraid,
(As girls are apt to be),
"I do not want a handsome man,
But let him be like Thee.
"I do not need one big and strong,
Nor one so very tall,
Nor need he be some genius,
Or wealthy, Lord, at all.
"But let his head be high, dear God,
And let his eyes be clear,
His shoulders straight, whate'er his state,
Whate'er his earthly sphere.
"And let his face have character
A ruggedness of soul,
And let his whole life show, dear God,
A singleness of goal.
"And when he comes, as he will come,
With quiet eyes aglow,
I'll understand that he's the man
I prayed for long ago."

And So He Came

By
Kristy Dykes (Mrs. Milton)

"And so he came, dear Lord, one day,
And set my heart aglow,
I knew he was the one I prayed for,
On that day so long ago.
"I prayed so modestly, dear Lord,
And didn't ask for much,
But You knew all along, dear Lord,
And used Your heavenly touch.
"He's as handsome as a picture
With hair as black as coal.
And eyes that always understand,
Revealing his compassionate soul.
"He is so very tall and strong
But that's not all, dear Lord,
His heart is full of tenderness,
That only love affords.
"I've met the one You chose for me
My heart is filled with mirth,
I thank You, Lord, so very much,
For heaven here on earth."

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Milton, here:

I did not write a poem for our wedding ceremony, but I have written volumes about my dear, sweet redhead since then. Oh, how God has blessed me with the most wonderful wife, friend, and lover.