Two weeks ago our family experienced two unexpected deaths. The first was one of my husband’s co-workers who died in a freak accident while on the job. The second was a dear friend of mine at church who died suddenly. Both sent shockwaves through us.
While we sat listening to the remembrances being offered for the co-worker, I began thinking, did he know how these people felt about him?
At the reception I told my husband, “How sad it is if a person has made such an impact in our lives and we wait to express them at their funeral. We should being thanking them before they die.”
My friend was a wonderful woman of God. How did she impact my life? Marynona impacted my life by showing me what it means to be a godly Bible Study leader. I wanted to be just like her.
She was available to share struggles, celebrate victories, and answer questions. She also prayed for me and my family.
I have no regrets. I did tell her what she meant to me. I feel blessed that I was able to give her a hug and “I love You” three days before she went home to be with her Heavenly Father.
God has created us to reach out to others to share God’s love with them. What could show thankfulness to God better than thanking those He has placed in our lives to grow us, love us, and be Christ to us.
Are there people who come to your mind that have impacted your life in big and small ways? Have you thanked them?
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good
works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some,
but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near.”
Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV)
Solitude with the Father 