Jesus beams off of my friend Becky. She always has a smile. She’s always willing to pray for you. She always grabs a hug the moment she sees you. Her love for God is very apparent. What I love about Becky is that she’s like that behind closed doors as well. It’s not just a Sunday morning act she portrays at church, then changes masks when she leaves. She’s the real deal.
Recently, she has inspired me even more. She gave me permission to share. Here is a recent email I received.
“On Sunday, Dec. 19, I was overjoyed to see 5 young girls baptized, after giving their lives to Christ a few weeks earlier. I had the priviledge of discipling them in a class, prior to this.
On Tuesday, Dec. 28, my mom passed away. Her health had been declining and she was soooo ready to go and be with the Lord. Emotions of mixed joy and sorrow.
A few hours after Mom’s funeral service on New Year’s Eve, our beloved pet of almost 15 years also passed away. His nickname was “Bub”. Bub had become sick and diagnosed with diabetes. He passed away 20 minutes after we arrived home from the funeral.
My heart feels very heavy at times, but I just keep lifting everything up to the Lord. His grace and mercy carry us through every day and everything.”
Of course I did my best to give encouraging words, but what do you really say in a situation like that? Here’s what she said:
Why am I destined to suffer a second heartbreaking loss on the heels of my mother’s passing? I don’t know. I can only trust that God has a plan through it all; and His plan is always the best plan. God is truly amazing!!
What inspires me about Becky’s story? She doesn’t understand, but she still knows God is in charge. Her heart doesn’t hurt any less, but her faith doesn’t get lesser either. I want that!
C.S. Lewis said,
The deeper the love, the greater the grief. The stronger the faith, the more savagely Satan attacks the fortress.
Oh how this rings true!
Are you prepared for the savage attacks the stronger your faith gets?