Window of Opportunity

Grounded after a long illness, I needed new ways to make a difference in the lives of others, my dream since childhood.

Snatches of old hymns came to mind. 

“Brighten the Corner where You are.”

“If you cannot cross the oceans and far distant lands explore,

“You can find the needy nearer. You can help them at your door.”

I know from experience that when doors close, God truly does open windows. I started my new “at-home” ministry by smiling and waving at passers-by from my large front room window (adorned with large wooden blocks reading BLESSINGS ever since COVID began.)

E-mail offers unlimited opportunities to encourage those going through heartache. People often just need someone who will listen and care

I awakened on a snowy January morning aware that I needed to write a special book, one sharing God’s love, protection, and provision, throughout my eighty-eight-year lifespan. The title would be SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS. The cover, double rainbows against a stormy sky. Winged Publications gave me an immediate go-ahead. I added a sub-title: 31 Unforgettable Stories of God’s Continuous Care.

Designed to offer hope and encouragement, every print copy I mail, every Kindle copy I order, carries a prayer for the recipient. If only one person is strengthened by reading the book, (whether I ever know) it will more than repay my efforts.

“BLESSINGS’ is fulfilling its intended purpose. A former writing student/dear friend who writes family-oriented books plans posted this comment on my Amazon Author Page.

“I have always reached for Colleen Reece books when life leaves me feeling weary. Somehow I can always find a story that saves me from feeling alone or hopeless in whatever situation I am struggling with. Showers of Blessings came at just the right time and kept me up until 1 am as I could not stop reading until I finished every story. The Hope kept pouring in story by story. Most inspiring of all is knowing that the author is 88 and is living proof of God’s faithfulness no matter how long He sometimes takes to answer our prayers. But He does answer often beyond our biggest hopes and expectations. We are never forgotten and dearly loved. I love how pure and simple these beautiful memories are that soothe such complicated times.

The message came after a roller coaster week. I thanked God for Renee, and for the perfect timing.

May you look for the blessings in your own life. They are there, although they must be searched for, as a prospector searches for gold.

Dig deep. It will be worth it.

Colleen