This morning a tidal wave of emotions gripped my soul as my joyful, radiant daughter picked up the shiny, red apple with a heart-shaped toothpick banner, "An Apple for the Teacher," piercing the juiciness from its flesh. It's been a journey, and my heart overflows with gratitude to the one and only true God who has always been there to guide and love her with an everlasting love. I really do love this girl "to the core!" She is so blessed to have a heart that loves to serve children, and her gifts to teach and mentor sincerely investing in their lives is a sweet and pleasing aroma flowing from the God who created her. Her prayer last evening "to serve the children with excellence" ... for the Lord!
This morning, her grandfather tried to text her a message, but he does not see very well after his stroke, so he called to tell her "to sow seeds like Johnny Appleseed" and let others know of her great God through her love for them. He also said that "Dee (her grandmother who went to be with the Lord two weeks ago) would be so proud," and we both cried a lot because we miss her being here to say "Go Girl" and "I love you, but remember God loves you more!" And, of course, the sweet memory of the hundreds of times her dad said "she's amazing!" brought tears of greater joy!
We are yet again reminded of the fragility of life and although we long for Jesus' return, we know that HE has work to be done here on earth to advance HIS eternal kingdom. So, with praise and thanksgiving, we trust in him with all of our heart...knowing that Jesus intercedes on our behalf and trust in his everlasting love!
It's a joyful day because JESUS is in us. HIS Holy Word sustains us...HE lights our path! So as we continue to journey with JESUS, we pray to keep our eyes on HIM and the rewards that are promised...forever...as we rest in His amazing, eternal "hand-tailored" grace for each one of us!
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