For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand.
I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God,
than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
Psalm 84:10 (KJV)
A good friend of mine recalled our days of when we worked in the nursing home together, and we laughed until we cried. She was my employee and I had hired her back in 1992. And although I was her boss…we worked together as one body. There were no comments about ranking power, or about my being her superior, because essentially…I was not. We were one in accord unto one purpose taking care of the residents in the facility. Even though our roles were vastly different, we still had one goal, to ensure that the residents were treated with due respect, while promoting their well-being in all facets of their daily lives.
Just so as we are all “one body unto Christ” and have different roles in our daily lives, we still have one purpose promoting the LORD and His Word according to His will. We are called to do all things for His glory and for His purpose as we walk in obedience, willingly and lovingly.
You know 1992 seems so long ago, and yet it feels as if it were only last week that I was working with such a loving bunch of co-workers of mine who gave their all in their varying capacities at the facility. Each one holding a significant role and purpose in making sure that the facility ran smoothly, and keeping the residents comfortable and safe. Some of the best years of my life were spent working at that fabulous place, and some of the most extraordinary friendships came from my association with that nursing home. Not to mention, the deeply rewarding, and meaningful connections to the residents, of whom I still recall, with love and regard.
What I’m trying to say here is, the time was fleeting, as is all our time here on earth.
But, here’s the great news! Our time spent here is for a purpose, HIS PURPOSE, and when we are through with that purpose, and we are called home, how glorious to know we will spend Eternity in Paradise, with our Father! Amen!
Being with Him forever, with no end…and seeing all past loved ones, and friends, as we celebrate together in God’s house, filled with many rooms for all of us…for Eternity!
And, for those who have lost their pets…oh yes…. I really believe they’ll be there too! I can’t imagine God creating such special little creatures that brought so much joy on earth to be absent from our reunion. I’m sure in my heart they’ll be there too! In fact, I can just see my handsome, sweet baby boy, Max, and my precocious, gorgeous, baby girl Misty, running toward me! Yes! For Eternity!
No more goodbyes, no more tears, and no more sickness or sadness.
Just, love, light, truth…and a whole lot of celebrating and worshiping going on.
Now, isn’t that something to look forward to?
But for today..keep on doing what you’re doing, and do it all unto the LORD.
Trust Him.
Love Him,
and obey Him……for your rewards will be plentiful and cups will be overflowing with joy, and love.
“Dear Father God, thank You for Your light, Your unwavering and unconditional love, and for Your hands of grace and power, I give You my all, and I exalt You now and always, in Jesus precious name, Amen.”
For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. Psalm 84:11 (KJV)
O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. Psalm 84:12 (KJV)
Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Psalm 37:3 (KJV)
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