By the grace of God, there are a few things that keep my head held high and not giving up on life about my Grandmother's death. Yes, I still cry. Yes, I still ask why but, I continue to remember these things when I feel like I can't go on without her...
First, I believe with ALL of my heart, (because I am a firm believer in Christ), that this Earth is not our home. Heaven is our home. I will never question or doubt this. God tells us this in His Word. We are meant to walk with Jesus for eternity in His beyond-imaginable Golden Palace. I know my Meme is enjoying every bit of it. She gets to dress up in gowns that she used to always wear. She gets to put on the prettiest of jewelry known to man. She gets to sing and dance with her own Mother and her Aunt Sarah and many more friends and family. She is FREE. Not a tear falls from her eye. This gives me peace.
Secondly, I know that God took my Meme to Heaven because her purpose here on this earth was fulfilled. She had done her job that God planned for her to do. She touched so many peoples' lives and God blessed me, her family, and friends with her laugh, her beauty, her understanding, her love, and her strength that I admired so much. This gives me peace.
Thirdly, I will see her beautiful face again. I can only hope that she is looking down on me proud of me and leaning over to Jesus saying, "You know, I taught her that." It brings a smile to my face to know she is walking alongside the I AM. She is one lucky lady. This brings me joy.
Always remember, (as do I daily), that we are God's children. We belong to Him, and to His Home we will go when we pass away. I know I am a sinner, but I also know that I want to make my Father proud. I want him to look down and smile at what I've done, and what I am doing here on Earth. I make mistakes but at the same time, I want to glorify Him in every way possible. This is my duty on Earth. I'm not trying to preach to anyone reading this blog. I am simply typing, and in some way, I am preaching to myself. We are so loved by Christ and we are beautiful in His image. I don't want to let Him down. He is all that matters to me. Don't give up on life, for our Creator has big plans for us.
xoxo.
