In the last many years we could have rightfully named this fellowship “RITA Soon.” But it feels like it truly has legitimately become RITA Now. Hundreds of us feel a deep conviction. An excited conviction! God has blessed our RITA project endeavor all along. You all know that. Just look at our erected Ebenezer! (1 Samuel 7:12) “Till now the LORD has helped us.” As a great bonus surprise, as of yesterday we have our really old comfortable family couch back from the upholsterer’s shop. He has sewn a tag onto the upholstery toward the back which reads “raptureintheairnow.com.” So sit down and relax! Right? I have a three relatives and a close friend who together have four high school seniors expecting their lives to somehow change dramatically. Big changes anticipated round Memorial Day. Then on through the summer… And then into next September, the biggest unknowns await… So they all four think... Personally, still out of step with my family and friend’s non-near-term Rapture expectations, I believe these four kids will never graduate from high school. Yeah, fool as I still remain, I expect we’re all going to graduate in April or May this year. And that includes these four beloved youth who know Jesus as Savior. So kids, listen to Poppy, and stop worrying about those scholarships! Oh, and those graduation robes? You guys have no idea! Wow! Group dynamics operate in all cases relative to pursuing every group’s mission together. Four questions, and these never out of order, must be answered by each member of the group. The four are: 1 - Why am I here? Like my relatives and friends are doing, we RITANs should all be making Graduation Plans! So we each know the answer to number 1. To glorify God. Since yesterday we’re having a grand time remembering number 2, Who are you – i.e., greeting our old dear friends here on our old reupholstered sofa. But for the fun of this unexpected expected reunification here, today we’re probably paying less attention to item number 3: What shall we do? Not as a moderator here seeking direction, but as your old brother who also, like you, wants to honor Jesus... I ask you to share below your thoughts about item number 3: What shall we do? Okay, I’ll seed this discussion. Who among us are making lists of invitees and buying engraved invitations? Are those necessary? Can we really start a graduation party without invitations? FaceBook? Not necessarily bad. Snail mail? Don’t wait too long. Texting?... Hmmmm... What shall we do? You get the idea. Our entire project’s success depends on you too. Hello Dan, I too have a Senior Daughter who is wondering about her future. A few months back in the counselors office talking about colleges, my daughter was getting excited and she felt a peaceful voice say it doesn't matter. She said she knew it was the Lord because she usually can't calm herself the way she felt at that moment. #3- What shall we do? Praying daily for lost loved ones is my main focus and since I believe the rapture is soon to take place I've have put pamplets (101 Last Days Prophecies) everywhere...amusement parks, hospital stalls on every floor, etc. I am not so brave to stand and hand them out so I pray over them and have written in each one (200 so far) the radio stations to get sound bible teachings, Christian music stations, and how much God loves them. My family thinks I'm over the top but I keep telling them one day we will know how this has impacted someone, because God will bring in the harvest! God Bless, Carol :rose: Yes indeed, Carol. Thanks! Your work will be blessed -- gold, silver and precious stones... As He says in Isaiah 55:11, "So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it." It's great that your daughter feels peace. That's great, Carol! Prayer is the best weapon we have at our disposal. And if only one person who receives the tracks you hand out turns to Jesus, then all of your effort will have been worth it! :good: :good: I also have a senior graduating this year! 🙂 And while I'd like to say I'm confident we won't be here, I'm not. I stopped scrapbooking a few years ago - about 2014 - thinking of how short our time was - and now I sort of wish I'd made those books. And last year, when writing a play for my drama kids to perform, I kept asking God, "Will it even matter? Will we be here?" And we were. So... I'm planning my daughter's grad party. I'm helping her decide about next year. I'm sending out invites. And - I'm directing yet another play to be performed in May. But in my mind, I keep an eye on the sky. Anytime now, Lord! And we'll occupy until He comes. #3: Daily loving others who God puts in my path. Praying for the sick. Showing Christ to the hurting. Training my children and loving my husband. Blogging about His return and His love. Trying to patiently wait on His timing. Hi Dan .. I like your take, that, it is time for graduation ~~ the spiritual contrast is becoming crystal clear that our Lord IS preparing to take Home His Bride, out of the way for the next 7 years we so see approaching ~~ Prayer has great impact, . . so true, huh, Carol. this gift of trusting Jesus, knowing nothing gets by Him . our Father ever the Great "I AM" rejoices with His children adoring Jesus, ever the Majestic Lord reigning from the Throne of God ~ ~and the Power of the Holy Spirit? He is ever our abiding . .always faithful in His protection and shielding, assuring us His Gift of peace is promised all the way to the rapture taking us to Heaven . . ~ Yes and amen Dan, His Word being full proof is my confidence and knowing that it is not I who brings any soul to Christ but it's the working of the Holy Spirit. This gives me much joy! :good: Absolutely! I think one soul is worth it all! Like on the movie Hacksaw Ridge...just one more Lord. :yes: I'm with ya BeckyE! I am planning for my daughters graduation and keeping my eyes to the skys at the same time. :good:
2 - Who are you?
3 - What shall we do?
4 - How shall we do it?
ybiC,
Dan
