Why do somedays feel more like a storm than a gentle breeze. I can't seem to begin to understand the pain of living, loving and loss. But I know as a Christ follower I have peace and comfort even in the storm. As I drove away from the church today, a small piece of cotton strand was floating around me, it swayed up, down and swirled around. It made me think of life. Life is much like that strand, its full of ups, downs and at times we feel swept away by its current. I am reminded of Paul's journey, his ability to persevere even in the worst of times. 2 Corinthians 6:4 "as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses. He continues on in vs 9 saying "we are known yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed; sorrowful, yet always rejoicing, poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything. My heart aches for my dear friends (no, my dear families) loss. Elaine Lee our dedicated church financial secretary shared her last moment with her endearing husband Roy. Roy this morning went home to stand face to face with the God that we can only imagine. Today Roy knows no fear, no trouble, no hardships, no distress. Today Roy is rejoicing, he has nothing but possesses everything and he has made our lives rich in his memories. Today we begin a new chapter in Elaine's life as family. Together we will endure, we will know troubles, we will know hardships, but we will not go alone. We will go as a family, hand in hand, tear for tear, working towards our prize. 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Life as a Feather
Why do somedays feel more like a storm than a gentle breeze. I can't seem to begin to understand the pain of living, loving and loss. But I know as a Christ follower I have peace and comfort even in the storm. As I drove away from the church today, a small piece of cotton strand was floating around me, it swayed up, down and swirled around. It made me think of life. Life is much like that strand, its full of ups, downs and at times we feel swept away by its current. I am reminded of Paul's journey, his ability to persevere even in the worst of times. 2 Corinthians 6:4 "as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses. He continues on in vs 9 saying "we are known yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed; sorrowful, yet always rejoicing, poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything. My heart aches for my dear friends (no, my dear families) loss. Elaine Lee our dedicated church financial secretary shared her last moment with her endearing husband Roy. Roy this morning went home to stand face to face with the God that we can only imagine. Today Roy knows no fear, no trouble, no hardships, no distress. Today Roy is rejoicing, he has nothing but possesses everything and he has made our lives rich in his memories. Today we begin a new chapter in Elaine's life as family. Together we will endure, we will know troubles, we will know hardships, but we will not go alone. We will go as a family, hand in hand, tear for tear, working towards our prize. 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race.
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I love you so much. You are so right when you say Dad is "rejoicing". My heart also is rejoicing because his long painful battle is over. No more suffering. Praise be to God! The brave, viberant, loving, caring, sharing man is with our Father. How can we not be celebrating? Knowing you are there to walk with us is more than enough.
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