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LYNN'S LEDGER DEVOTIONAL Column Courtesy of Denise Lynn A Self Reflection of What Do You Believe
Summer is a great time to take a deep dive into the word of God. I’m gonna confess I let the busyness of life distract me from this. I am a lady full of quotes, and there is a quote I say that “if your too busy for God your just too busy”. Ouch! That is very convicting, but I hope I can encourage you as I encourage myself, to keep going! Ephesians 5:15-17 says “So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.” In my words, “don’t waste a minute, and let every minute count”. This column's deep dive is in Mark verses 14- 29. Bear with me, I’m a storyteller and sometimes I use my wild imagination. The story is of a dad and a son. The Bible says the son had been possessed by a
demon since childhood. So I’m guessing he wasn’t born with a demon attacking him, it came later in childhood. Worth noting that little fact. So to set the story… Jesus had taken a few disciples up to a mountain top - in fancy Bible talk it’s called The transfiguration and you can read all about it in the verses before verse 9. What happened on the mountain top spread quickly and everyone started gathering and wanted to get “in on it”. Some were curious and others were arguing. I think that happens a lot in a season of miracles and signs and wonders, we get distracted and drawn away from the purpose and goal of every day. The crowd had issues - they needed miracles, this dad needed his son back. Then picture a tall dark Galilean man with tons of authority and handsome looks to boot walking in on the scene. ( I warned you about my imagination), but play along and picture it. Jesus has arrived and the first words out of His
mouth were “what is all this arguing about”? He gets right to the point asking them to self-reflect. That's a good question to ask ourselves. What are we arguing about? What work force incident has you bickering and complaining, what family strive or relationship issue can you turn and face and choose to stop complaining, avoiding, arguing or any other negative thing that doesn’t line up with His word and the fruits of the Spirit we should be portraying. Back to the story.. so who answered in the crowd? It was the dad. His answer is factual but spoken in a complaining fashion. The dad tells Jesus all the details of what’s wrong with his son, how he acts, etc. He then mentions that earlier he asked the disciples to cast out the demon and it didn’t work. I think the dad was really trying, but his faith was 50/50. He didn’t have all the faith in the world to believe for his miracle, but he had enough to be
persistent, pivot and ask again. I am a big believer in pivoting vs giving up. It’s crucial in our everyday life, and this story validates that. I also believe that the dad was a true follower, someone who loved Jesus, but was wore out from the worry about his son. Next Jesus gives them a bit of a harsh reply and then says “bring the boy to me”. As the boy was being brought to Jesus the demon attacked. Side note, when you’re on the way to your miracle, the enemy will come at you! Be ready! The next question from Jesus was “how long has this been going on?” Why does Jesus ask this? He already knows, but why did he ask the woman in the crowd “who touched me?” I believe He sometimes asked these questions for the purpose of teaching and storytelling and to bring more respect & validity to the miracle. Chances are the longer the son was that way, more people knew, heard about or even saw with their own eyes the issue at hand. The miracle would have more impact on more people’s lives. The dad answers the question Jesus asked in verse 22 by saying again that he has been this way since childhood, retells the details of what happens and what he does, and then says “Have mercy on us and help us, if you can. Then Jesus replies with another question. “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” “Anything is possible if a person believes.” Let’s be honest, that statement deserves a book of self help all its on, and I’m sure
there’s a book out there. But the question of the day is “how do I believe at this level to get this type of miracle”? The dad answers with a louder response than before, according to the Bible, he shouted it, He really wants the son healed and the outcome he had prayed and dreamed of. Verse 24 says “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!” Maybe he had to shout it to drown out the negative thoughts in his head. Sometimes we have to shout! This takes us back to the beginning of the story where we were forming an opinion of the dad. His answer validates to me he is trying real hard and he’s admitting it’s hard, but he pivoted and didn’t give up and now he is at that moment where the miracle will either happen or it will not. Good news, Jesus cast the demon out, The demon fought one more time to hold him but Jesus reached down and grabbed the boy by the hand! He stood up and was healed forever! Sometimes we need to grab a hold of Jesus however we need too. Now let’s wrap this story up with what I believe to be the most important part. It’s a self reflection of what do you believe? Verse 28 & 29 says that a little later, Jesus and his disciples were alone chatting and they asked Jesus, “Why couldn’t we cast out that evil spirit?” Jesus replied, “This kind can be cast out only by prayer.” Ponder that! That’s another study for another column!
To my Dear Friends and Family, As I sit down to express to each of you what the past 30 years plus has meant to me for your Friendship, Business, encouragement, and Gods Blessings I have received from each of you. It is without a doubt been one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make, but it is time as they say to hang my hat up and give Joe Jolley, his own Hat to fill! I know that what I feel in my heart for each and every one of you has always been to take the best care of everybody and honestly tried to the best of my ability to, even when some thought I wasn’t, there was never a moment free from worry that you all were being taken care of. As your Insurance Agent, things have changed so much in this world over the years, and so much out of my control, but the one thing I had Control over was trying to treat everyone as my family. We all have a short life on this earth and need more Kindness of treating others with kind hearts, and I pray I have made you smile at some point along the way, and you all will return that smile to someone, everyday! Health and Age comes much to fast for this Girl, so with regret, I will end my part of this career and try to rest some, maybe continue to make people smile in the world each time I see you! Thank you for the sweet memories that will be with me forever, and the time and business you gave to me, this was very much a blessing to me and my family, and I feel much gratitude toward you all! Please join me in Congratulating Joe Jolley, as the new Owner of this Business and hope you can continue to do business with him and that he treats you with respect and honor of having your business to service for many years to come! If I can ever help any of you in any way I will do my best to give back what you have given me all these years, along with the laughter, hugs, and love I have received! Sincerely, Diane Pledger Diane Pledger Insurance Agency 256-878-5454 EFFECTIVE: 08-04-2025 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Thank You For All The "Sweet Memories"
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