In Memorial

My good friend Rob passed away this week unexpectedly.  All in God's time, I pray for the mercy of God upon him in his final journey.  Rob was always in a very upbeat positive mood when I saw him.  He loved coming to my house to play games, talk with me and see/hug my children.  I will miss him greatly.  We had been trying to get together since the new year for gaming and spiritual talks, I really enjoyed this time with him.  I hope we can continue these games and talks in heaven, he still owes me a game.

I have never really had to confront sudden death before in this way.  I find comfort in God and knowing that he is in control, I also find comfort in my conversations with Rob and the time we had together.  I am still processing this and it feels as though my life is now in a new stage, truly trying to get the fact that in God there is a season for everything and his timing is not our own.  And as my wife likes to remind me of one of the best prayers, "Come Lord Jesus."  For he has truly come, is truly risen, and we are living in his salvation, and he will come again.  Live for the Lord Today, because the past is gone, and the future is only known unto him.

I pray for Jerri and the kids.  God has plans for them and I hope they can find comfort and trust in Him who saves.

I pray, "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us sinners."