A book of faith and devotion

ALACHUA – One morning, as Alachua resident Linda Walker was spending time in her personal devotions and prayers to God, she began to write about things that were in her heart.

She remembered hearing a preacher say that if we make and keep appointments for different things, why not make an appointment to spend time with the Lord?

“Set aside some time in your life to spend quiet time with the Lord,” she said.

So she started doing just that. Walker began her prayer time with a bible and journal. She would read the Bible and then write her petitions to the Lord.

As she continued spending time with God, he communed with her. Thoughts came to her that she said were not hers. Usually, it would be a verse from scripture, a word of encouragement, a song or something to pray about.

“He also would let me know how much he loves me,” she said.

Being in the presence of the Lord is awesome, Walker said. As she sat quietly in his presence, he revealed to her that he was aware of everything that concerns her, that he is her father and has great love for her and that she is never alone.

“He wants you to know how much he loves you too,” she said.

Walker said the Lord had her write “Whispering Pines” to encourage others to make an appointment with the Heavenly Father.

“He is waiting to fellowship with you,” she said. “He has a great plan for your life and wants to guide you and keep you on the path prepared for you.”

We all need guidance and wisdom from the Lord every day of our lives, Walker said. He is there to help us. He is Emanuel, God with us.

Walker believes that as others read the inspired words from God in “Whispering Pines,” they will discover that God wants to reveal his heart of love to all and they will be filled with his love and peace and will know God in a more intimate way.

The book will be available Saturday, Dec. 21 at Hitchcock's in Alachua. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walker will be there signing copies.

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