I don’t know what the statistics are about the cause of death – how many people know in advance (dying due to terminal disease) and how many die unexpectedly. On Saturday night, wonderful, beautiful, faithful Dee Harris crossed into eternity after a long illness and almost two months in hospital. Don Holgate had passed away a week or so ago, after an unexpected relatively short illness (also cancer). They were both able to say goodbye. Able to plan for their departure. While they did not know when it would be, they knew that it would not be long. Some know that they will die quite soon. Others don’t.
It’s so easy to live in fear. Fear of this kind of attack. Fear of disease. Fear of so many things.
I don’t want to live in fear. I want to live in faith. This morning I read a verse out of Hebrews that stopped me in my tracks. I read it to Mike.
Hebrews 7:25
Therefore He (Jesus) is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, because He always lives to intercede for them.
We don’t have to stress or freak out. Jesus does not want us to live in fear. He wants us to live in faith. It’s not always easy to be positive. It is a choice, but one that I know is not easy for everyone. You may not have a personality type that veers towards optimism. But I think if you try to be positive, you will live a happier life for it. I sent this message to my brother!
Make every day count!
#469 of my 1000 thanks is that I didn’t wake up with backache this morning! Yay for that. All that sweeping had its downside!
These are the days!
Keep the smile going!
God bless you!
In His Grip,
Helga xx 🙂