–I apologize for being late with my Wednesday message. It’s been a long week. Monday, my friend April Griffin and I drove to Apalachicola to see our friend, Stacy who lost his 24-year-old son this past weekend. I was glad to have her go with me. She and Stacy are friends as well as work colleagues. I was anxious about going…I just didn’t know what to say. April’s faith is strong, and I knew between the two of us, we could handle it. While it was painful and oh so sad, I am so glad we went.
Tuesday, our friends Greg and MT came up to stay the night. MT is in the final stages of mesothelioma. While it wasn’t goodbye, it is obvious that the end is getting near. We had a wonderful dinner, which Lee cooked, and sat and visited for a long while.
The reason that I share this with you is that I am convinced in each of these instances that God used me to provide comfort and joy. There were tears and there was laughter on Monday and Tuesday. The message I kept hearing was “Just be you. I will take care of the rest.” The key is we must allow ourselves to be a conduit for God.
We are given endless opportunities each day to make a difference. We must open ourselves up to allow God to use us. Matthew 5:16 says; “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
Right now, my friend Stacy is angry at God. Please pray that the love that April, Carolyn and I share will outshine the darkness of death and anger.
Shine, Shine, Shine!
Tina