From my heart

On January 26th 2012 One of God's dear children was reunited with his companion,dearest friend, maker, creator, and ultimately his Heavenly Father.

I arrived at the funeral sorrowful and with a heavy heart. But I left rejoicing. Rejoicing for Michael! Rejoicing that his race is finished. Rejoicing that he has received the most wonderful victory prize. Heavens eternal glory, along with the most glorious words of his maker. "Well done my good and faithful servant."

I didn't cry during his funeral. I didn't cry because I knew within my heart that I would see Michael again someday. I didn't cry because I knew that Michael felt no more physical or emotional pain. I didn't cry because I knew that January 26th 2012 was the best day of Michael's entire life....
.....The day he ran past the finish line and into his Makers arms!

Michael had a unique story. We all do! But we all have one thing similar in each of our unique stories...... Christ as the author!

As we were riding home from the funeral, I began to think....
If I died today tomorrow or the next day, what memories would I leave behind for my friends and family to remember me by? Would they remember me as the main character in my story or Christ as the main character? Would they remember me as funny, hilarious, and goofy? Or would they remember me as a god-fearing, pure, and radiant young lady? I know right now people would probably only remember me as  the silly, goofy, and funny girl. But I am working on and striving to be that God fearing young lady! I know some of you blog readers that know me well are probably thinking "She's got a loooooonnnnggggg way to go!" But hey, with God's help even the impossible is possible! :)

I want to leave you today with these thoughts/questions.
Who is the main character in your story? You or Christ? If you died suddenly, what would people remember you by? Your humor,laughter, stubbornness, intelligence, thoughtfulness, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, humility, pride, cheerfulness, pessimism, optimism, angry spirit, self-pity, compassion? I encourage you to do a self-evaluation.

Talk to the Author of your story!