Today I'm going to make two blog posts, if I have time...The first is a sad one. Justin's sister Jennie was in a tragic golf cart accident last weekend and died from her injuries. She was a Christian and a mother to four young children, the oldest being 6. She was a great mom. I didn't know her well, but as a Mother I can relate to what type of a woman she was. Her funeral was Christ based. She was a devote Christian and active in her church. I know where she is, she's in such a better place. It doesn't make it any easier on those left behind though. A nurse from her hospital became a Christian after being with the family and seeing their faith. Amen to that! She was a donor, she donated everything possible and helped hundreds with tissue and organs. Amen to that. These bodies are only our tents. There is no use for them in Heaven. I've been doing a bible study at my church and we are reading a book on fear. Fear of life, whatever that fear may be. The author lost her husband in a freak fire accident. She writes of giving up your worry, giving up your fear, giving up your anxiety to God. Did you know that in the bible "Fear not" is written 366 times? Fear Not! Our days are already planned for us. Our future is already known. So stop worrying about all the "what if's" in the world and just start enjoying your days you have been given. Some people know that I'm very much a "what if" scared person, mother, wife. I have learned in my life that sometimes Dad's don't come home from work, and sometimes your boat sinks to the bottom of the ocean. I have also learned that faith in the Lord can get you thru anything. It can get you thru addiction, bad friendships, and just the scariness of life. It also gets you thru all those smiling happy moments. It is the eyes of a newborn, the eyes of a mischievous toddler, and a loving husband. The lord is present in a beautiful backyard while your boys play when the weather is perfect. The lord is also present in the middle of the night with a screaming baby. My faith grows at different times in life. Sometimes it grows when things can't possibly get any worse. But it also grows when you look at your husband loving on two sweet boys. Our days are planned for us. Whether we are mother of four or not. Do not live in fear, for I am with you.
great post, sara. my mom actually used to work with jennie, and just told me about this a couple days ago, and since then, i can't get all of the "what if's" out of my head. it can drive you crazy and to tears just thinking about it. but you're right, our days are already planned. worrying is not going to do anything about our future and our kids' futures or our husband's future. we just have to soak up every minute we are given. thanks for the reminder. i might have to look up that book your reading in your bible study. sounds good!
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