Saturday, June 15, 2013

Missing my dad

Because of Jesus, death has lost its sting.
 
I'm missing my dad today. This is my first year for not having him here to send a card to, call him from another state, or celebrate Father's Day with him at home. I also found out a high school classmate died last night. Today my husband updates me on his mother's health condition.
 
Anger is the emotion I am feeling. No, I am not angry with God. Quite the opposite. I am angry at death.
 
Tears are burning down my cheeks and anger is burning in my chest when I think: This might be how Jesus feels about death. Maybe that is why Jesus left His heavenly home, lived a life, and exited the grave. The reason He took on my sin, slayed its hold on me, and gives me hope in death.
 
One day I will join Him.
 

One day Jesus is coming! Oh, glorious day.

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