Heavenly Inspiration

Dear Mrs. Cowman,

How thankful I am that I have met you, if only through your words. Each time I turn the page of your countless lessons in the Lord, I am inspired, uplifted and encouraged.

I heard recently in a sermon that we are to encourage ourselves. Your books Streams in the Desert and Springs in the Valley are my oxygen. Your words stay with me and remind me to be observant because God does speak to us in the simple things and the parables that continue to be written.

Your poetry, your verse, your explanation of your faith. Oh, how I would have loved to meet you in person and to discuss the Lord and how He works in our lives everyday.

I can’t even imagine how my walk of faith had gone, if not for your wisdom and beautiful words.

I am forever grateful,

Blessings,

Karen




Every day I begin my day with reading the Bible and my devotionals.



I have been turning the pages of Streams in the Desert for over twenty-five years. The timely message continues to resonate truth in my heart.



She has changed my mind when I was angry; encouraged me when I was sad; uplifted me when I was troubled. She has explained so many life lessons and shared her favorite writers and poetry. All through reading these two little volumes.



I only know that she spent many years in China and Japan on missions with her husband. When he became ill, she returned to the States. Her life, no doubt was a difficult one, but truly a life of faith.*



If you have an opportunity to read these two volumes, you must. These two treasures are filled with spirit-filled inspiration for your daily walk of faith.



The words of encouragement and wisdom offer inspiration daily.



These words belong to someone who walked her faith daily. Each book is made up of daily readings. I cannot begin to tell you how amazing and timely each day’s readings are, and I am not alone.



The song for this post is by Mercy Me. They take me right into the peace of God. The song for this post is Homesick. We all have loved ones that have gone home to be with the Lord. This song always reminds me that we will see them again. Both Mrs. Cowman and Mercy Me write from their hearts.



*Mrs. Charles E. Cowman worked as a missionary with her husband in Japan and China from 1901 to 1917. They returned to the States when her husband became ill. He died six years later. Mrs. Cowman’s experiences and heartbreak led her to write Streams in the Desert and then Springs in the Valley. She died in 1960 and yet continues to inspire so many people through her books.



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