Proud Humility????

I've always had difficulty accepting compliments.  Now that Generations is about to be released and is actually available.  (Many people have already purchased and read it).  I'm receiving numerous reviews and comments that are complimentary.  It thrills me to think that anyone gets enjoyment or is blessed by the words I have written. 

Both of my parents were very humble people.  They always gave glory to God.  Whenever my mother was lauded or honored--her response was, "Praise God for His goodness and give Him the glory."  She would also add:  "Don't give me too many "flowers" here--I want some when I get to Heaven.

My grandparents, about whom the book is written, were also very humble.  They never received any acclaim--even in the church world.  Their commitment and faith to God was completely sincere, with no thought of honor for themselves.

From their examples and teachings--I cannot accept any credit for anything I do.  I am well aware that it is only the gifts and calling of God that enables me to do what I do.  Today I had the privilege of recording some spots for a radio program that covers a large audience on the East Coast.  Again I am very much cognizant of the fact that any doors that open for me to promote Generations are all part of God's doing and His plan for this book.  My desire continues to be to show His strength and power to this generation.  While I will do my best and work my hardest to get opportunities such as this, I lean on Him and trust Him that He will lead and direct in every aspect of the marketing, selling, and ministering.

H, B, Garlock, who you will read about in Generations--as well as in a book he wrote:  Before We Kill And Eat You, said this to me once when I was telling him what a blessing he was to my life:
"Sharon, any good that I have ever done or said--was only because God put it in my mind to say or do it.  All glory goes to Him alone."  I knew him well enough to know he meant every word.

I will say that my parents, other relatives--myself included are "proud" of the godly heritage left to us by my grandparents.  But it is not a pride for the Garlocks--it is a "pride", (if that is even the right word) for the work God did in Grandpa Garlock's life--that has given us the faith to trust God.

So, as I continue to push forward promoting Generations--I feel I am simply following Psalm 145:4  "One generation shall praise your works to another and shall  declare your mighty acts."(NASB)

And further I continue to pray Psalm 71:18  "And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare your strength to this generation, your power to all who are to come." (NASB)

As Generations is sold and read my prayer is that everyone who comes across it will know that it is published by God's design and any blessing it is comes straight from Him.  All glory be to Jesus, our Lord and our Redeemer!  He is the author and finisher of our faith.