I attended a funeral of a dear church member who was one of the few individuals who got me interested in singing when I was a young Christian. I remembered Aunty Daisy coaching me when the church staged a musical, "Friends Forever," in 1989. Her guidance showed me the need/importance to obtain proper vocal coaching should I want to serve in the Music Ministry. I took up a couple of courses and till date I have not regretted going for those trainings as they have aided me in my service as a worship leader, a wedding singer and once in a while a chorister.
It pained my heart to see another individual who has made an impact in my life leave this world but I also rejoice because I know Aunty Daisy is now with the Lord. It won't be long before we meet again because life here on earth is short. I cannot wait to have a reunion with the many who have gone ahead.
As I was sitting behind the sanctuary listening to the testimonies of Aunty Daisy's life by a few individuals, I was prompted by the Lord to reflect on my family that He has given me.
As I was pondering, one thing I have to accept is my family's imperfection because of our sinful nature. Sometimes I wish for an ideal family but I have to admit there is no such thing. I can work on improving the ties but it takes time and effort. I was also reminded of this one word "affirmation" which I shared yesterday with the leader and assistant leader of the Youth Ministry Mission Team.
Evaluating now on the way I carry myself at home, I think there is a lacking in affirming my parents, grandma and brother. Most of the time we fault each other's weaknesses and misdeeds but we hardly affirm our strengths.
Well, I prayed and asked God to give me the desire to do just that - to at least learn to look at the good side of my family members and work on that to bring the ties closer. It won't be easy but with this prompting I received I shall try and keep trying.
It has been an emotional day. I am tired.
"Lord, all the days of my life are in Your hand; use me as You deemed appropriate."
"Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. You turn men back to dust, saying, "Return to dust, O sons of men." For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. You sweep men away in the sleep of death; they are like the new grass of the morning - though in the morning it springs up new, by evening it is dry and withered. We are consumed by your anger and terrified by your indignation. You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. All our days pass away under your wrath; we finish our years with a moan. The length of our days is seventy years — or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. Who knows the power of your anger? For your wrath is as great as the fear that is due you. Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Relent, O LORD! How long will it be? Have compassion on your servants. Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen trouble. May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendor to their children. May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us — yes, establish the work of our hands." Psalm 90
It pained my heart to see another individual who has made an impact in my life leave this world but I also rejoice because I know Aunty Daisy is now with the Lord. It won't be long before we meet again because life here on earth is short. I cannot wait to have a reunion with the many who have gone ahead.
As I was sitting behind the sanctuary listening to the testimonies of Aunty Daisy's life by a few individuals, I was prompted by the Lord to reflect on my family that He has given me.
As I was pondering, one thing I have to accept is my family's imperfection because of our sinful nature. Sometimes I wish for an ideal family but I have to admit there is no such thing. I can work on improving the ties but it takes time and effort. I was also reminded of this one word "affirmation" which I shared yesterday with the leader and assistant leader of the Youth Ministry Mission Team.
Evaluating now on the way I carry myself at home, I think there is a lacking in affirming my parents, grandma and brother. Most of the time we fault each other's weaknesses and misdeeds but we hardly affirm our strengths.
Well, I prayed and asked God to give me the desire to do just that - to at least learn to look at the good side of my family members and work on that to bring the ties closer. It won't be easy but with this prompting I received I shall try and keep trying.
It has been an emotional day. I am tired.
"Lord, all the days of my life are in Your hand; use me as You deemed appropriate."
"Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. You turn men back to dust, saying, "Return to dust, O sons of men." For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. You sweep men away in the sleep of death; they are like the new grass of the morning - though in the morning it springs up new, by evening it is dry and withered. We are consumed by your anger and terrified by your indignation. You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. All our days pass away under your wrath; we finish our years with a moan. The length of our days is seventy years — or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. Who knows the power of your anger? For your wrath is as great as the fear that is due you. Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Relent, O LORD! How long will it be? Have compassion on your servants. Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen trouble. May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendor to their children. May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us — yes, establish the work of our hands." Psalm 90
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