Yesterday was the third month anniversary of my Daddy's death. Actually, I need to rephrase that. Yesterday was the third month anniversary of my Daddy getting a new body as he ran into the arms of Jesus. I miss him so much. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about him. I think about the fun times and how much he means to me. Most of all I think about how he took care of my Momma. Today would have been their sixty-seventh wedding anniversary. I can't imagine what my Momma felt when she woke up this morning for the first time in sixty-seven years without him by her side. I can't imagine how lonely she gets without him there with her. I'm thankful for her faith and her friends that help her through tough times. I'm also thankful for the outgoing personality the Lord gave her.
I praise the Lord for the way my parents taught me to....
...love everyone
...be giving in my spirit
...not to be selfish but rather when there is someone in need to share with them
...to stay close to the Lord
...to be attentive to people around me
This morning when Dr Diehl was preaching I was reminded of how my parents raised me. Dr Diehl's saying this morning was "You only get to keep that which you give away." I think my Daddy would have said a big AMEN had he heard the sermon this morning. Both of my parents are/were givers and they taught me to do the same. For that I am so grateful. It isn't just about finances but it's also about other aspects of life. Listening to those hurting. Hugging those who need a hug. Sharing Jesus, sometimes even with a meal, to those who desperately need Him.
Dear Jesus,
Thank You for the example my parents gave to me as I was growing up. Thank You for what I learned from them on how to give to others. Father, would You please comfort my Momma today? Would You wrap Your loving arms around her and let her know I love her? Father, thank You for being Her Heavenly Father. Thank You for being My Heavenly Father! Amen.
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