...lost his father to cancer the week before Easter. The family became aware that something was wrong after the first of the year. The cancer was a very aggressive type and he died the first part of April. He was 67.
Helping him deal with everything forced me to relieve a lot of memories. My dad was also 67 when he died. It was April as well (right around Easter). Emotions have been stirred anew....
However, throughout this process I have found a renewed sense of God. I have dug deeper...searched harder...prayed more earnestly...than in recent memory. And everywhere I turned, the revival that is part of Easter was so evident. The flowers look more vibrant this year. The air smells sweeter. The Easter music became such a part of my daily routine...the words ministering to me over and over.
Usually after most holidays there is a bit of a let down. We have all seen and experienced it. But for me this year, there seems to be a heightened anticipation of God doing something in our worship following this Easter holiday. To be in the center of his pouring out is my greatest desire...
My prayer is that you will join me in this journey.....
Until we are finally HOME,
jOey
