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God's promises still stand

A husband to the widow ... Christian testimony as told to PAULINE LEWIS

Maybe there are others who fear widowhood. I felt it was not by chance that Peggy Grisdale shared this lovely story.

In the ministry with her husband for many years, she is proving the Lord in her widowhood. Though her present pastor had worked in central heating, he had failed to find the fault in her boiler. A neighbour, coming in to help, told her: “You’ll have to phone the gas board.”

Left alone, suddenly she knew she could call on God. Standing up she prayed out loud, “Lord, if I get a big bill I may not be able to pay it. If my Joe had been here he would have fixed it. You’ve promised to be a husband to the widow, so it’s over to you.”

Within two hours all the radiators were on. “No,” she told her neighbour, “I didn’t call the gas board. I went to a higher authority.”

She told me of the night she could not sleep, overwhelmed with longing for her husband. Next morning, so heavy in spirit, she set out to have a chat with a friend. That would put her right – but the friend was not in.

Walking sadly home, she heard a voice, clear and plain, telling her: “Look up.” As she looked, a rainbow arched right over her. Within the brilliant colours were beautiful green fields and at the top what appeared to be white marble.

Again God spoke, clear and plain: “After all these years my promise still stands.”

There was not a soul about. Her dog sat quietly at her side. The traffic was still, and when at last, unwillingly, she turned to go, the rainbow disappeared. Could it be, Lillian wondered, that she was given a glimpse of the rainbow-circled throne of God?

Now well in her eighties, Peggy is growing old gracefully, living in the light of heaven.

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		God's promises still stand A husband to the widow ... Christian testimony as told to PAULINE LEWIS Maybe there are others who fear widowhood. I felt it was not by chance that Peggy Grisdale shared this lovely story. In the ministry with her husband for many years, she is proving the Lord in her widowhood. Though her present pastor had worked in central heating, he had failed to find the fault in her boiler. A neighbour, coming in to help, told her: “You’ll have to phone the gas board.” Left alone, suddenly she knew she could call on God. Standing up she prayed out loud, “Lord, if I get a big bill I may not be able to pay it. If my Joe had been here he would have fixed it. You’ve promised to be a husband to the widow, so it’s over to you.” Within two hours all the radiators were on. “No,” she told her neighbour, “I didn’t call the gas board. I went to a higher authority.” She told me of the night she could not sleep, overwhelmed with longing for her husband. Next morning, so heavy in spirit, she set out to have a chat with a friend. That would put her right – but the friend was not in. Walking sadly home, she heard a voice, clear and plain, telling her: “Look up.” As she looked, a rainbow arched right over her. Within the brilliant colours were beautiful green fields and at the top what appeared to be white marble. Again God spoke, clear and plain: “After all these years my promise still stands.” There was not a soul about. Her dog sat quietly at her side. The traffic was still, and when at last, unwillingly, she turned to go, the rainbow disappeared. Could it be, Lillian wondered, that she was given a glimpse of the rainbow-circled throne of God? Now well in her eighties, Peggy is growing old gracefully, living in the light of heaven. * Tell your story by clicking the Mail Us button (above left). Submissions under 400 words, please. © Christian Family Network is run by CPO, supported by Care for the Family, Marriage Resource, Positive Parenting, Care, Women Alive, Christian Herald and many others.