In the past few days, Susan has been pretty sleepy. But she continues to have spurts of energy that finds her walking around the house (under supervision of course), doing what she loves to do... cleaning and chores. She really likes to do this to take her mind off things for a while. But soon enough she is back sitting and resting. She is doing well. We have talked a lot lately about her seeing Jesus, soon face to face. She is ready. A close friend from our military days, Denise, just went home to be with Him this last Saturday. That day will be a grand reunion. We talked this morning about Peter (in Matthew 14) when he was being tossed about in the wind in a boat on the Sea of Galilee. They saw Jesus walking on the water and Jesus commanded Peter to "come" to Him. Peter got out of his boat and walked on the water and came towards Jesus. But when he started focusing on his situation and seeing the winds and waves crashing all around him, he lost his focus and began to sink. He cried out to Jesus to save him and Jesus rescued him. In our (your) situations that can distract our walk with Jesus, we need to keep our eyes upon Jesus. When our situation becomes our focus, we sink and it consumes us. In Hebrews 12:1-2, it reads "...and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes upon Jesus..." . The race that we sometimes don't choose, but is handed to us, we run with endurance. God Bless!
"Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace."
4 comments:
Doug; Your words are the encouragement we all need today (and every day!) Always keeping our eyes on Him and always reflecting back on God's grace and sufficiency through the seasons of our lives; this is how we must make the journey through this life. Our Love and Prayers are with Susan, you and your family.
Brian & Suzanne
It just gives me goose bumps thinking about what Susan will be able to experience in heaven. Please tell Susan that Konnor and I are looking forward to floating down the river with her again, but in a much more glorious place! May the Lord's peace fill your hearts and minds. We are praying for you all.
In Christ's love,
Karen
Dear Susan,
I'm so happy to hear that you can spend these precious days at home. No one will ever regret your decision to be at home at this time. Your home is where you have given your heart and soul for many, many years. So, it is fitting that you can be there now. All our love, Judy and Patrick
Love you guys and Praying for you all.
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