On one of those visits I wondered why God would leave someone on earth after the point that they were ready to go, after most of their loved ones had gone before them and when they were in so much pain. One night I walked by her room and saw my 4 year old, Rachel, sitting on the side of Grandmother's bed, tucking her in and talking to her. God whispered to my heart, "That's why."
My friend Wendy just got diagnosed with a tumor on the lining of her brain. She's one of the most selfless and loving people I know. She has truly given God control of her life. She told me that she is expecting to see "fireworks" from God through all of this. She expects Him to use her life, even in her most feeble moments.
My family was blessed to have been able to love our grandmother in her old age.
Our church family will now be blessed to be able to step up and care for Wendy and her family as they go through these difficult months of surgery and recovery and the unknown. It reminds me that each of our lives is about more than just a solitary life. We are intertwined, God uses one life to touch and teach another.
When we tell God that He can use us, we expect Him to give us a task, to show us where to serve. Sometimes though we tell Him that our life belongs to Him and He allows us to become the task. It's much easier when God lets me stay the strong one, sends me to care for and love hurting, sick or broken people. But what about the times that He takes my life and uses it to teach others to care for and love one in need? What about when I become the broken and needy one? Am I really willing for Him to use my life however HE sees fit and in whatever way will bring Him the most glory?
To trust Him is that place is real and selfless faith!
My grandmother and Wendy have taught me more than they will ever know.
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