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.