Celebration

This past Monday, I was privileged to attend a funeral for a member of our church. Why do I say "privileged"? Because this woman was one of the most Godly and faith filled people I have ever known. She faced a grim prognosis with a deadly disease, yet she never wavered in her faith! She always exalted God and shared her love for the Lord Jesus. She wore a smile that covered her pain. She sang a song of praise, instead of voicing the battle with her illness. She shared the love she had for her God and always spoke of her confidence in his will for her life. Her face glowed with joy in spite of the suffering in her body. I watched this woman struggle to stand in front of a congregation to sing a love song to her savior. A perfect peace knowing she served a perfect God. She lifted her hands with tears in her eyes and began to sing. The words meant only for her God who was preparing for her a magnificent reward for her trust in him.... anticipating an eternal celebration! This was the last time she was able to attend church. Doris went to be with the Lord a short time later. Live life today, for the celebration tomorrow!

Understanding God

Sometimes, I have to run on auto-pilot. What I mean is, at certain points in this Christian walk, I have to move completely by blind faith. I walk solely by his spirit, not really seeing or sensing God's purpose in a particular situation. This most often occurs when I just don't understand God. Many times when we think God is farthest away, he is most close to us. In these times, I cling to the cross and the scripture that says, "his ways are higher than my ways" In these times, even through tears...I will trust the Lord with all of my heart, and not lean on my own understanding, but his.