Today I went to a funeral for a man from my church. I didn't know him extremely well, but I respected him greatly. He was at church almost every Sunday and more often than not, he would spend quite a bit of time talking to my son and his friend. It wasn't talking really, more that they were all bantering back and forth. It didn't matter that he was in his 80's andthey were in their teens. They were 3 boys. I loved watching them, knowing that this man really cared about these boys and that he deliberately took time each week to talk with them. My son knew it. And, when he found out he had passed away, he was saddened that he wouldn't have those moments again.
As I pulled up to the church, the parking lot was full, the street was full, and inside the sanctuary was full. During the service, I learned so many more wonderful things about this man, and the people that he influenced. I wish I had known him longer. But, I was blessed and inspired by him. Those moments each Sunday that he spent with 2 boys meant more than he knew. And all of the things he did to help others so willingly throughout his life meant something to those he helped. We can all learn from people like him.
So, where was God today? Welcoming His faithful servant.
Blessings,
Jennifer
As I pulled up to the church, the parking lot was full, the street was full, and inside the sanctuary was full. During the service, I learned so many more wonderful things about this man, and the people that he influenced. I wish I had known him longer. But, I was blessed and inspired by him. Those moments each Sunday that he spent with 2 boys meant more than he knew. And all of the things he did to help others so willingly throughout his life meant something to those he helped. We can all learn from people like him.
So, where was God today? Welcoming His faithful servant.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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