Judah's Call International: Helping People to Know and Grow in Truth and in the Reality of Christ

I started writing “Heartlink” on September 19, 2005. The idea to write an e-letter had occurred to me much earlier than September 2005. I had been thinking about it for about two years. Every time I wanted to express some of the things I was feeling inside something seemed to be holding me back. Wonderful things were happening as I ministered with others. Things that could be shared that might possibly help someone else. Time and time again, I always concluded that “I just can’t do it”!

In one of my own personal ministry sessions in 2005, I got to the core of why I believed I could not write anything that anyone would want to read. It was an accidental, common, ordinary, no-poison-intended remark someone made to me when I was about 10 or 11 years old. They called me “stupid”! In that instant, my mind grabbed that word and planted it right, smack-dab in the middle of everything I thought or did. I never forgot that I was stupid! According to my report cards in school “stupid” didn’t seem to match up; but, I BELIEVED I was stupid.

“Stupid” became a silent partner in my life. It was easy to hide behind it. By subconsciously believing this lie, I rarely expressed what I had inside to give; to say. I developed boundaries that kept me from stepping out to explore new avenues of learning; creativity; possibilities. I wrote poems and little stories and usually threw them away. I wanted someone to see them, but, what if it was true – that I really was stupid!

To make a long story short, my ministry session in 2005 was the eye-opener; the heart-opener that unlocked “stupid” from its unwarranted position in my mind. The link to “stupid” had been broken! In my mind, I could see pages and pages of things I had written. But, uniquely enough I could also see pages and pages that were still blank. Things that were still to come. I asked Bill if he thought I could begin writing a regular e-letter. His response was so positive that I cried. And, thus, “Heartlink” was born!

A “link” is something that connects one part or thing with another. It has always been my desire to link people more closely to the Lord however small a part He might have me play in so doing. To date, there have been 219 “Heartlink” issues including this one today. Some of you have been contributors along the way by sharing one of your own testimonies of what God has done in your lives. Thank you for linking your ‘heart’ story to benefit others.

The express intention of “Heartlink” is to bring glory and honor to the Kingdom of God. I pray this is being accomplished and that your own personal link to the Lord is being renewed, restored or strengthened with each attempt to touch your heart. In the remaining months of this year, I will pull an earlier “Heartlink” from the archive every now and then. Something that might be timely for new readers or perhaps to refresh a word the Lord had spoken to you in past days.

Your prayers are always appreciated and valued as “Heartlink” continues. I’m not quite sure where this path is leading, but, we intend to stay steady on the course! God is in charge! His Word is truth and my words belong to Him. I pray they bring blessings to YOU!

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