Life Is Fragile. Handle With Prayer.

We are reminded of the fragility of life in many ways. We may lose someone who we thought would outlive us. A car accident may take a friend that you met for coffee yesterday morning. A loved one may go instantly due to a heart attack. We lose people who are close to us in many different ways. Sometimes, we are prepared for it and other times, we are left with a deep hole in our hearts and we grieve for the rest of our lives.

I don’t know what my future holds, but I do know who holds my future. ~Tim Tebow

We can’t predict who is going to leave us. We can’t predict the who’s, the why’s or the when’s. We don’t know what the future holds, but we know who holds the future. And we are deeply loved by the One who holds the future–God.

More than ever, I am reminded of the fragility of life this very moment. My dad who is 93 is having a heart valve replacement surgery tomorrow. Because of his age, the surgery is very risky. He understands these risks and is believing and trusting in God that the surgery will be successful and his last years will be lived with a high quality of life. I am believing with him. I know that God is in control and He will never leave or forsake us. He holds my future and He holds my Dad’s future.

I am praying without ceasing and trusting in God that my Dad will come through with flying colors.

My Dad will never see this blog. But I hope and pray that I get to read it to him in the recovery room tomorrow following a successful surgery.

Sending you blessings of love and gratitude from Sterrett, Alabama!