Ancient Forces Collection (Omnibus) by Bill Myers

Author:Bill Myers
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Array
Publisher: Zondervan

Careful not to trip in the darkness, Claire hurried toward the lodge, carrying her conference notebook and Bible. As she had suspected, there wasn’t cellular coverage in the remote location of the camp, but she remembered seeing a pay phone outside the front doors near the base of the steps. The uneasiness in her spirit was almost overwhelming. She started to pray with every step.

Jesus . . . Jesus . . . be with Becka. Protect my daughter. Put your guardian wings around her. Help her faith to remain strong no matter what comes her way. Give her the wisdom to rely on your power — not her own.

Claire was torn. On one hand, she realized that God had called Becka to be in the thick of spiritual warfare — especially since their move to Crescent Bay. On the other hand, she desired for Becka to be kept out of harm’s way. Especially now.

Lord Jesus, Claire continued as she approached the phone, she’s my only daughter . . . I’ve already lost my husband. I know you’re sovereign. You promised not to give us more than we can handle . . . but the thought that Becka may be in danger is really weighing on my heart. Be my peace too.

Claire reached the phone, set her Bible and notebook on a bench to the left, and fished out her calling card from her pocket. She squinted at the small print. The yellow bug light overhead did little to help her make out the number.

She snatched up the handset and discovered that the pay phone had probably been installed around the time Christopher Columbus discovered America. At least that was her guess. As she punched in the numbers, some of the buttons on the keypad stuck. She hung up and tried again. This time more slowly.

Several people walked out of the lodge as she brought the cracked earpiece to the side of her head. The phone rang.

Once. Twice.

According to Julie’s mother, Becka would be at dinner right about now.

Five rings. Six rings.

Why wasn’t she answering? “Jesus . . . Jesus . . . be with Becka,” she prayed under her breath. The static on the line added to her growing sense of anxiety. It was then that she heard Becka’s voice.

“Hey, it’s Becka!”

“Oh, sweetie, it’s Mom — ”

“ . . . leave a message and I’ll get back to you.” Claire’s heart dropped, disappointed she couldn’t get through. She heard the tone and then started to speak, her voice heavy with emotion. “Oh, Becka . . . I just . . . well . . .” She swallowed. “I really wanted to hear your voice . . . to know you’re okay . . . I’m praying for you, baby. I’ll try again soon.”

As she hung up, a chill swept over her. Her fingers lingered on the handset. “Jesus,” she whispered, “be her protection.” She leaned over, picked up her Bible, and clutched it to her chest. Behind her, the lodge door closed with a bang.

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