By Jenni Ingram
Member, First Baptist Church, Gantt
I try to enjoy special days on the calendar but honestly Father’s Day is one I have dreaded since I lost my father in 2009. But I read recently that while you may have lost your earthly father you will always have your Heavenly Father.
Even during the darkest days I could feel God’s presence. In fact on my Daddy’s last day, as my Mother and I stood near his bed and he was in his last moments, a distinct smile came to his lips. His breathing relaxed, his body relaxed and a few hours later he was gone.
I believe with all my heart he was seeing Heaven, maybe even his mother and father, maybe Jesus, but he was at peace.
I have been with several people as they passed from this earth into the arms of Jesus and I can say in the cases of Christians, there was a peace that passed all understanding with them. That peace is something that God promises us in Scripture.
In John 14:27 it says; “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
This peace is something a relationship with Jesus brings to your life. This world is full of pain, illness, death, struggles, etc. But Jesus came and established for His children a life full of joy even in the hard times.
Is this peace something you want? I urge you to ask Jesus for a relationship with Him.
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