Is there a day in your life that you can point to and say, “Wow, that was the best day of my life!”
I can certainly remember some very special moments that I am truly grateful for, but for those of us who’ve trusted Jesus as our Savior, there is a day coming that is even better than the day we were saved.
The sad thing is that humanistic psychology would say that I’m nuts for thinking this, but the reality is that the day that I die or the day that I am raptured is going to be the best day of my life.
For the last 4 months, I’ve had the privilege of taking care of my mom as her health is rapidly declining.
Her days her on earth are not many. She is approaching the best day of her life.
Soon, she will see Jesus face to face, be reunited with my Dad, brother and other loved ones, and get her pick of horses to ride around heaven.
She will no longer be tethered to oxygen or struggle to breathe. Her knees won’t hurt, and she will be able to hear everything that is going on around her.
Personally, I don’t look forward to the goodbye even though it’s temporary, but I love her enough to want what’s best for her.
I know it will be an even harder adjustment for me than when my Dad passed.
I’ve learned that one of the keys to healing from having to say goodbye to a loved one is to stay focused on their gain instead of my loss.
Agape seeks what’s best for the loved one.
It would be unloving for me to want her to stay here beyond the days God has ordained for her just for my comfort.
Are you facing the loss of a loved one who knows Jesus?
Remember that the day they die really is the day that they start to fully live.
Love them with agape, and you will rejoice with them in the new found freedom and life that they are experiencing.
Don’t be afraid to ask Jesus to convey messages to them in prayer.
Know that they really are having a blast in heaven and wouldn’t want to come back here.
Make sure you give your pain from your temporary separation to Jesus.
Grief is something only He can carry; we can’t.
We weren’t made to feel it. So, we have to give it to Him as often as it hits us.
Look ahead to the glorious reunion that is coming soon as our Bridegroom returns for us.
Remember that our pain will seem momentary and light once we also experience the beauty of His glorious Presence.
Blessings!
Robyn