This is My Story by B J Bassett

 

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

Hebrews 11:1 NIV

 

“This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long,” I burst out in my favorite song as I washed dishes, ironed, vacuumed, and dusted. My children knew about the passion I had for my Jesus. I never kept it a secret from anyone. 

There were other times when I would go into my bedroom, close the door, and sit at my Savior’s feet, and worship—read my Bible and pray. When we love someone, we want to spend time with them.

Recently, my grown daughter, Melanie, said, “Mom, we knew what you were doing in your bedroom.” Although it was my quiet time with only the Lord and me, I’m grateful it was also my witness to my children.

Do our family, friends, neighbors, and community know what we’re passionate about? Are we witnessing to others around us? Shout it from the rooftops.

Lord, thank You that I’m able to sing your praises and worship at your feet. What a blessed assurance. Amen

Reprinted from

The King’s Daughters—

A Women’s Devotional

B. J. Bassett

 

 

 

 

B. J. Bassett encourages others as an author, teacher and speaker. Her books include a contemporary novel, Gillian’s Heart; a historical novel Lily; Sweet Charity; A Touch of Grace—The G.R.A.C.E. Ministries Story; and coauthor of a children’s devotional My Time with God, Focus on the Family, Heritage Builders, with over 55,000 copies sold.

 

As a contributing writer, publications consist of Writer’s Handbook 2000, The Writer, and The Focus on the Family Guide to Growing a Healthy Home, Wolgemuth& Hyatt, Publishers, Inc.—consistently on Bookstore Journal’s Best-selling Christian Books List from November 1990 - February 1991, and voted the 10 Best Books for 1990 by Today’s Christian Woman.

 

Magazines, devotional booklets, curriculum and newspaper publishers include Focus on the Family, Woman’s World, The Quiet Hour, Pathways to God, Devotions, Harcourt Brace, WordAction, Gospel Publishing and Times Standard (newspaper).

 

She teaches writing workshops at Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, OR and at writer’s conferences. As a speaker for Stonecroft Ministries, she tells her story of rejection and acceptance, not only in life, but as a writer as well. She also offers book talks, including discussion questions and shares the journey -- from the seed of an idea to a published book.

 

Memberships: ACFW and Oregon Christian Writers (OCW).

 

She enjoys reading, jigsaw puzzles, knitting, munching warm scones oozing with butter and strawberry jam and sipping earl grey tea..