July 25th

The older I get the more significant July 25th seems to feel. Maybe I am just getting more nostalgic or maybe as I get older the more I am reminded of all the Lord has done. Twenty six years ago my dad passed away as a result of complications with brain cancer. Those who know me know that this is something I freely talk about and share, blogging about it feels a bit weird though. The reason why I blog about it today is the same reason that I feel free talking about it at any time: to testify to the Lord's faithfulness.

For several reasons I have thought more about my dad's death this year than in other years. We do not know the will of God or why he allows some things and not others, we do not know why he did not heal my dad from his cancer. What I do know is that we have a loving God who is faithful when I am not, who loves unconditionally and brings beauty from ashes. The Lord's timing is a mystery to me, yet he is ever worthy of my trust. My prayer today is that you are reminded to trust Yahweh, I need that reminder so often. I am so thankful for how the Lord has used my dad's death to bring himself glory and to teach me about his character. I am so thankful that my mother chose time and time again to be obedient to the Father when life was so difficult, I am grateful that she raised my siblings and me to know the Lord and fear him. I am thankful that the Lord watched over my family and me and led us all the way. There are so many pains and hurts in this world to varying degree and measure. Even though we do not get to experience the fullness of the Kingdom yet we still get to experience the fullness of Yahweh's faithfulness. Hallelu-Yah!