Last week, a friend of mine died.
It was painful. unexpected. A life short-lived.
Why?
Questions plague my mind and yet my prayers continually revolve around lessons.
This life is so short. We are not promised tomorrow.
What our we doing in our lives to glorify our Heavenly Father? For after the last breath we take, we come face to face with our Maker.
Did we live our lives to glorify His Son Jesus?
Did I give my all to Him or did I wander aimlessly in this temporal world. Did I seek the pleasure of man or did I seek the pleasure of God?
Did I love the way Jesus loves me and did I surrender everything I could possibly surrender to Him?
I don't want to answer incorrectly to those questions.
I do not want to form to the pattern of this world. I want my heart, soul, spirit and mind to be consumed by my Father in the Heaven.
Father,
Forgive me for all of the times I placed You to the back burner. I desire You and You alone. I desire to glorify you with every breath You give me for I know that each one is a gift from You. I thank You that for working all things for Your good. You have a greater plan for all things, and though I may not understand I know Your plan is perfect and I know You are a God who never changes. Daddy, make me a warrior for Your Kingdom, help me to stand strong and fight the good fight, as I run towards Your arms, and towards Your infinite heart. You are always good, even in the dark times. You are Mighty even when the world is crumbling. I love You and I desire Your will and Your purpose to be fulfilled in this life. This life is not my own, it is Yours alone, and Father I ask You to consume every single part of me.
Please be with Dustin's family during this heart wrenching time. Send Your Holy Spirit down to comfort them and to lead them down the path of everlasting life. I love You Daddy, and I know that You hear the cries of Your people.
Thank You!
In Jesus' Name,
Amen
