Stand Still

Sometimes I wish that the world would stop spinning and time would stand still. We would have no obligations or deadlines awaiting us. We would have no stress and suffering. In that moment we could just be.

There is a place where we can experience this. A place where there is no more suffering or sadness. A place where time does not matter and a place where we have only one purpose, the purpose of worshiping our Creator. How great that day will be...

This day is coming, no one knows when or how but someday it will be upon us. While waiting in expectation we must also live. Live and shine for the One who created all things and blessed us with life. Live each day to the fullest because time is precious and our days are numbered. Live for the one who created you and look forward to the day that you can see your Maker face to face.

Homesick

Mercy Me

"You're in a better place, I've heard a thousand times
And at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you
But the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cry
Is how long must I wait to be with you

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now

Help me Lord cause I don't understand your ways
The reason why I wonder if I'll ever know
But, even if you showed me, the hurt would be the same
Cause I'm still here so far away from home

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now

In Christ, there are no goodbye
And in Christ, there is no end
So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
To see you again
To see you again

And I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow

I've never been more homesick than now"

I heard this song the day that my papa passed away and then again the day of his funeral. He has passed from this earth into eternity 2 weeks ago and is seeing our savior face to face :)

God's Timing Not Mine

Life never goes according to our plans. We have no control over what our days hold. Some days the sun may shine bright and high in the sky and others storms may come and darkness surrounds us.

Today was a day that contained dark clouds and stormy weather...yet there is a hint of the sun light peeking through the clouds. My hero passed away today. My papa was the strongest most loving man that I have ever known. He taught me what unconditional love looks like and what it means to truly care about people. He persevered through the difficulties of having a chronic illness and never complained about his circumstances. He was such a humble man who had the faith that could move mountains. He is truly an inspiration and God has truly blessed me with the time that he allowed me to have with my papa.

Although this has brought a deep sadness into my heart there is also great joy. My papa finally is free. He is free, free to run and jump, free to dance and sing, free to live a life without physical restrictions. I can see him now reunited with his family praising the One who created him and gave him life. He is in heaven singing and making a joyful noise.

God's timing is perfect and everything happens for a reason. I cannot fathom why my papa had to leave this earth so unexpectedly but I do know that God used his life in miraculous ways and that He is welcoming my papa into His great big loving arms.

I am blessed to have been able to spend time with this precious man and that I was able to experience his great love. I look forward to the day when we can worship our Creator together and my hand can slip into my papa's great big hand once again.

There is light in the darkness. The sun will shine again...

Proverbs 16:9

"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines our steps".

Even though at this time I do not understand why this happened I do know that He has great plans for every person's life and he will lead our next steps and will be with us each step of the way. Thanks be to God who created heaven and earth who holds all control in the palm of His hands.