News from my home church in Virginia brought sadness, yet smiles, this week. One of the sweetest ladies I knew went Home after ninety-seven years on this earth. She always smiled. She was a lady of true grace and amazing gentleness. Although I had not seen her for at least ten years, she influenced my life by her kind, quiet and humble example. She genuinely loved the Lord and she lived her life consistently for Him.
As I unloaded the dishwasher today, I noticed a beautiful dish this very sweet lady gave to my husband and me when we married thirty years ago. I will not see her again until my days on earth are through. Yet I will certainly be reminded of her precious example each time I use the beautiful dish she shared with us. I began thinking.
I wonder what example I will leave behind when my journey is complete. What "gifts" will I leave this world? Did my life make a difference? Most importantly, did I honor Him in obvious, authentic and effective ways? Does my daily life reflect the One I wish to serve? Will any life be different because of the journey He placed before me?
I know our sweet "Mrs. Mary" is enjoying the Presence of God Whom she so beautifully served. I thank God for her and the gifts she shared for Him. She was loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful, gentle and self-controlled. (Galations 5: 22>23) May her precious life remind us that serving Him devotedly makes a difference eternally in the lives of many.♥~thl
"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another--and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10: 23>25
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