Greetings
from Scott’s Mom
…otherwise known as Sharon Seidel
Thanks, Scott, for giving me space on your web page, and
posting my articles!
I love words! From the time I learned phonics, and learned
to read, I have loved words. I love to read and I love to
write. Several years ago, I created a Christian magazine
called “Listen to the
HEARTBEAT of the Spirit”
(through the church we were attending at that time). After
9 years, God’s been speaking to me that it is time to write
again. Thank you, God! Word Power seems like a good choice
for me, since I am passionate about God’s Word and how
important words are in our lives.
I’ve discovered that there is power in words, and that
words can change lives. Let me give you a couple examples
of this.
My mother told me over and over again that she had me for
God. (I was a surprise!) I always believed in God, although
He seemed far away. My concept of serving God was either to
be a nun (I wasn’t a Catholic), or to be a missionary to
Africa (That wasn’t going to happen!). Fortunately, God
brought me not just to salvation, but to ever deepening
fellowship with Him. And He did call me to ministry in the
United States. (Another story for another time.) I know my
mother’s words set the course for my life.
When Scott was little, maybe 2 or 3, a missionary from
Africa came to our church. At the end of his presentation,
he asked the adults who would be willing to go to Africa,
if God called us. I didn’t raise my hand! Then he asked the
parents, “If God called your children to go to Africa,
would you be willing to let them go?” I’m not sure what I
was thinking or daydreaming about, but I raised my hand!
(You can’t tell me my emotions weren’t moved by words!) I
don’t remember if we said a prayer of dedication, or not,
but my raised hand signified a “Yes, I’m willing”, spoken
or not. I’m firmly convinced my word opened the door for
Scott to go to Africa. Now, not only my son, but my
grandsons are going to Africa! Words just keep on
working……..