For twenty years, I have been friends with a man named Philip. We met on MySpace and developed a long- lasting friendship through blogs and blog commenting. Currently, he is in a period of growth, spiritual, intellectual and physical growth. Last night, we had a long chat as I drove home from Clarksville. Bottom line, I shared the importance of Hosea to my sister (Praise God) and myself. As it turned out, he said he has been directed there several times and planned to study Hosea this week. I committed to studying the same book this week and for us to share how the Holy Spirit directs our studies.

I see what you did there.

Philip and I talked for over an hour as I drove. Arriving home after 8 pm, I prepared us a late dinner and relaxed for maybe twenty minutes. When I went upstairs to wash my face and shower, I stopped to look at my notes in “My Word” for Hosea. So many good thoughts rushed through my mind. However, by the time I was ready to go to sleep, my heart ached for how much our Father in Heaven must grieve for his children.

“Carol, ALL of you are prostituting yourselves in some way. Ask me HOW.” Asked, I did.

This morning, I was excited to get to work to read whatever was included in our Spiritual Warfare Bible at the shop.

In this moment, I am reducing all thoughts to one core understanding. I have written repeatedly how God uses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. There are exactly three prostitutes named in the Bible. Mary Magdeline was a true friend and spiritual sister to Jesus. Rahab was King David’s grandmother. The third is Gomer, Hosea’s wife. Leaving this here for the sake of posterity.

I did not delay in fulfilling my promise to you on this topic, Lord. I love you, Jesus. 💜✝️💜