Becky Zatopek Senter
My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven
and earth.
My life as a Christian began at Holy Ghost Lutheran
over 60 years ago. Weekly attendance at both
church and Sunday School was very important to
my family and we had our special pew to sit
midway up the left side of the church. Prayer was
of utmost importance in our home, before meals
and at bedtime.
I have always considered my German heritage a
true blessing. Faith is important to these people,
and the Fredericksburg I grew up in, was a tight-
knit community. After losing my mother last
November, I was amazed at the outpouring of love
and support from old friends and acquaintances.
For that reason, my husband and I relocated from
Fort Worth to Fredericksburg to retire.
The Bible tells us we will have trials and
tribulations. I remember years ago having sinus
problems and was referred to a specialist. An x-ray
revealed an unusual bony mass that I was told
might require a biopsy. Now, I am prone to worry,
and I had a few sleepless nights as I prayed over
what I should do. Driving home from work the next
night, I pulled up behind a car with tags stating,
“PROV3:5.” Naturally, I grabbed my Bible the
minute I got home and read, “Trust in the Lord with
all your heart and lean not on your own
understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him
and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5
I went back to the doctor who reassured me, saying
I was most likely born with the abnormality. A
repeat x-ray six months later showed no change.
I faithfully read two favorite Christian authors, Max
Lucado and Sarah Young. The importance of
meditating on the Word of God, allowing it to
permeate our lives and the decisions we make
cannot be understated. When we listen with our
hearts in this way, we can’t help but draw closer to
the heart of Christ and be transformed and renewed
by the Living Word.
Lord, We pray that even when our situation appears
to be impossible, our work is to “lift up our eyes”
and place our hope in You. Our hope will not be
vain, and in the Lord’s timing, help will come. In
Christ’s name we pray. Amen
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