20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. Philippians 3:20-21
Exactly one year ago we lost my mom to a horrible disease that ravaged her body. I have had my ups and downs with her loss this year, and other events seem to have made me wonder about why she and others have to suffer in their body so much. I realized this week after remembering this scripture on one of my early morning walks, that these are just lowly vessels that we have and our true body is not here right now. I am reminded now that living here on earth is just a preparation for what is to come and I should not be as sad as I am with the loss of her. She is still with me in many ways, and mostly with what she invested in me and how she showed me to be a loving parent, and I hope I have instilled in my kids the same kind of example. I hope this can provide encouragement to you that your body is just a vessel and your mind and heart should be where Christ rests.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
1 comment:
You have definitely instilled this in your children. You and Debbie have done a phenomenal job on raising absolutely wonderful, caring and successful children. No doubt about it!
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