Amazement flows over me as I realize another year has flown by since my Papa has passed. Two years since my head lay on his chest and I prayed he'd come back to me or that I'd go with him. So much has changed, so many things have been healed, I am not the same woman who was there that dreary morning 2 years ago today.
Abba has blessed me so greatly, He has turned my deserts into Eden and my wastelands like the garden of the Lord, joy and gladness are found in me and you now can find thanksgiving and the sound of singing. (Isaiah 51:3)He has provided greatly for me, more than I could ever imagine. He kept reassuring my heart and reminding me that blessings were coming. He blessed me with a wonderful husband to be and a home that fulfilled my wildest dreams. He gave me the opportunity to begin my career and help those in need, who remind me daily of my wonderful Papa.
I wish he was here to witness all these things and see all that God has allowed me to be. Yet I know my Papa can see the wonderful times and is aware of the happiness that I had trouble finding.
But more importantly he is free and alive in Christ and has no more pain and suffering!
Our Father is such a loving God that He has given all of us this chance to experience His great love and perfection. Ephesians 2:4-5 says "But because of his great love and for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions-- it is by grace you have been saved".
He has saved us so we may be alive again and He makes us alive again each and every day by forgiving our sins. What a great and mighty God we are serving.
So although I miss my Papa dearly, I may rejoice in the fact that my loving Abba has saved me and created a beautiful place where we can worship Him together again. What a beautiful day that will be when me and my Papa and praise our Savior and make joyful noises together :)
