Monday Inspiration: June Foster

June Foster has a new book out called “Dreams Deferred”. Today she joins us with a devotional along with information about this lovely book based on the true story of her great-grandparents.

A Heavenly Perspective

One winter morning, I sat down to read my daily devotional as I usually do. Next I retrieved my list of prayer requests—people in my Sunday school class, my internet friend, and oh, yeah, I wanted to pray for salvation for some who weren’t walking with the Lord. If I didn’t do it soon, I’d be here all day and wouldn’t get to the clothes that need to go in the washer, my bed I needed to make, not to speak of emails to answer.

I scratched my head. My prayer concerns weren’t too much different than my grocery list, which would take me to the store later. Yet didn’t the Lord want me to intercede for others? Of course He did.

I waited a moment longer.

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 He is the almighty One who’s always existed and created the stars, moon, earth, universe.

I was in His presence.

“I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” 1Chronicles 29:11 Nothing was more important than this. Everything else paled in comparison.

The “important” daily chores faded in significance in light of who God is.

There would be plenty of time later. After basking a little longer in His presence, I lifted up my prayer requests to Him. Today I needed to get my priorities straight.

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33 

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Frances Matthew Hall is obedient to family tradition: all firstborn sons will serve as a priest. Now Matt officiates at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas. But when on Easter Sunday, he notices a beautiful young woman who takes his breath away, he must fight against his attraction to her or leave the priesthood and alienate his entire family.

Mary Louise Graham is a middle school teacher and devout catholic. Yet no amount of service to the community can ease the heavy load of guilt she carries. God can never forgive her unspeakable mistake. But when Father Matt tells her about a forgiving God through His son Jesus Christ, she’s free. Only thing, the Godly priest now means more to her than he should.

Can two people find their way to each other amidst insurmountable obstacles? Dreams Deferred is inspired by the author’s great grandfather and great grandmother’s story.

You can buy this book at:   tinyurl.com/y3g555tz
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About June Foster

June Foster is an award-winning author who began her writing career in an RV roaming around the USA with her husband, Joe. She brags about visiting a location before it becomes the setting in her next contemporary romance or romantic suspense. June’s characters find themselves in precarious circumstances where only God can offer redemption and ultimately freedom. To date June has seen publication of 19 novels and 1 devotional. Find June at junefoster.com.