Look Up!

By Susan Rast

To all believers, God says, "I will never leave you nor forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5 NKJV). To those who have experienced bitterness, pain, and loss, this is a message worth hearing again and again. Look up! is one person's journey through the trials of life with a Savior who heard and answered her cries. This book will allow you to experience her thoughts and walk with her on a path of hopefulness and mercy. She proves that there is another side with Jesus. Susan Rast is a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She now is dedicated to prayer and tries to encourage all those God brings her way.

God's message through Susan is that no matter what has happened, look up! Your circumstances do not have to define you. "Like me," she joyfully proclaims, "you have a story to tell! You have a journey to share with others. Tell your story!"

Her God-inspired cries through the fifty years turned into a purposeful path that led to making a difference for others. Her words may be the cry of your heart also. Her story may help define and give meaning to the journey you are on. "Look up!" she declares. "Take your focus off the details of your circumstances. Live each day in an awareness of a totally fresh start. God can carry you through your life journey." Look up!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Jun 28, 2024
• ISBN: 9798887518985

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Look Up!

Susan Rast

ISBN 979-8-88751-896-1 (paperback)

ISBN 979-8-88832-714-2 (hardcover)

ISBN 979-8-88751-898-5 (digital)

Copyright © 2024 by Susan Rast

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods without the prior written permission of the publisher. For permission requests, solicit the publisher via the address below.

Christian Faith Publishing

832 Park Avenue

Meadville, PA 16335

www.christianfaithpublishing.com

Printed in the United States of America

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

My Husband

My Son

My Daughter

Look to the Sky

Growing in God's Grace

Open My Eyes, Dear Lord

Be Still

Seek, and You Shall Find

Only God's Touch

Comfort from Above

Receive Forgiveness and Freedom

Who Controls You?

Desiring Perfect Peace

I Am

Awaiting My Rainbow

Expressions of Love

It's Your Choice

New Start

Release

Waste No Time

Future Joy

Seek

Growth

You Will Make It

Always Do Hope

My Divine Destiny

God's Healing Hand

God's Answer—Follow Completely

Always Try

Learning to Let Go

O, There Is Hope

Spring

Moments for Memories

Know No Hopelessness

Healing Expectation

Focus in This Storm

Control

I Will Carry My Cross

The Slow, Silent Cancer

My Thorn in My Side

Christ Cries with Us

Growing in Tears

Quiet Desperation

Heavy Hearts Hurting

You Can Know

Victory in Pain

Miraculously

Crown of Glory

Who Will Speak for Andy?

Generations of God's Love

O Little Baby

Coming Home to Daddy

I'm Daddy's Special Angel

Heaven-Sent Sibling

My Twin, My Angel

Angel of Mine

You're Totally Wonderful

Gram and Gramps

Our ABCs of Toddler Fun—Simple Thoughts

Your Simple Thoughts and Notes

Afterword

About the Author

Acknowledgments

From the time I first began writing my poems in 1970 until now, I have been inspired by God in the night to put my journey down on paper in order to help other hurting people. I primarily want to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, but I want to give acknowledgments and a thank you to others who have come alongside me also. These are my special family members whom I love and cherish! Each one has nourished me to grow to be who I am today. I am rich in your love.

I dedicate this book to my precious family:

Alan, my husband

Joshua, my son

Rachel, my daughter

Shane, my son-in-law

Becki, my daughter-in-law

Leilana, my granddaughter

Ethan, my grandson

Calvin, my grandson

Rose Anne, my sister

Sandy, my twin sister

Rhonda, my sister

Rick, my brother

Ruth, my sister

Steve, my brother

We are a family, each blessed by God to bless one another.

I am profoundly proud of each one of you for attaining high accomplishments.

You each continue to be living examples to me that you have perseverance in daily living and handling struggles with persistence to victory.

I have an abundant heart of joy and love. I am fulfilled as your

wife,

mother,

mother-in-law,

grandmother (Gram),

sibling,

aunt, and

friend

Photos by Rachel Anna Photography