Wednesday, July 6, 2011

A vacation, A death, and a seed planted (continued)

“Our bodies now disappoint us, but when they are raised, they will be full of glory. They are weak now, but when they are raised, they will be full of power. They are natural human bodies now, but when they are raised, they will be spiritual bodies.” 1 Corinthians 15:43-44

The Loss

This inevitable thing called death. It is sad and often unexpected, as was this. The knock on the door came early in the morning. So early the sun had yet made its morning appearance. I could hear the whispers from the hall, but were unable to make them out.

As G made his way back to the bed, he delivered the news. Sadness, shock, and concern filled the room. Along with the many questions desperate for answers, in hopes they would provide us with a peace of mind.

He was only 54 years old-married to His true love, and the father of three healthy, happy, young men, two of them twins entering the college world, and one finishing up college about to make his way into the world.

The times I was around this family, I could always sense the closeness between them. The love they had for one another and how truly proud he was of his boys. You didn’t need to have a conversation with him to hear that, you could see it all over them. I love that type of expression in families. A love that oozes out of you! I desire a Jesus filled love in my own family, which expresses itself through our actions towards one another.

Jesus I pray Your greatest comfort and love surrounds Jeannie, Samuel, Stephen, and Stewart.  I pray Your arms will wrap so tightly around them as they lay their heads down tonight. Give them a divine strength to do all that is required of them. Jesus comfort them, hold them, and walk with them during this time of suffering. I pray they will look to You for every need they have. Most of all, I pray You receive all the glory and that Your name is praised. Amen