Are You Ready?

Today marks 4 weeks since the passing of Phil's brother Richard. I can say with confidence that I know where he is. Where we as Christians all long to be...At The Feet of Jesus. Even though I knew that Richard had a personal relationship with Christ, I had no idea the depth of his commitment. I was overwhelmingly blessed by the testaments of faith that people shared about how God had used Richard to impact them. People involved with bible study groups, prayer groups, mission trips, and people he led to the Lord. He had the privilege of leading a young man to Christ the Sunday before he passed away. Because of Richard's obedience, God used him until his very last breath. In a way he is still using him, as several prayed the sinners prayer at his funeral. What a going home celebration that was!

I was also blessed by seeing how God is helping Wendy through this time. She is an unbelievably strong person. But as she said to me when I first saw her "Girl, you know who's getting me through". It is so evident that her strength is in Christ. I will never forget attending Sunday School with her the Sunday after Richard's passing and hearing her sweet prayer during prayer time. Without wavering she prayed this acknowledgment: "God you showed me that Richard didn't belong to me, that we belong to you and because of you we will see each other again one day". WOW....what a truth! Everyone has been amazed by her strength, she shared with the class how God is her strength. She then told the class "Be ready cause your time is coming. It may not be death, but some trial will be coming your way so be ready". WOW...another truth.

Since I've been home I have been thinking about being ready and what exactly does it mean?
First and foremost you must accept Christ as your savior.

Then God showed me in Psalm 63

1 O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; My whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. 3 Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you! 4 I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. 5 You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy.
6 I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. 7 Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. 8 I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely.


You must seek God, Truly know him. Have that deep relationship like no other. The best way to do that is through prayer and daily bible study. When we seek Him, He will fill us. He will protect us in life's storms. He will give us the ability to sing for joy even in times of sorrow. I will never forget seeing my Sister in Law praising God at her Husbands funeral....What a testimony! God is So Good!

Thanks to all who have been praying us through! Continue to keep Wendy, Autumn and Josie in your prayers.

Praying that you will be ready,
Laura