This is the last of my sermons; then I will go back to sharing what is on Patti's Plate. When bad things happen, especially of the magnitude of Newtown, Connecticut, I think it is only normal to question one's faith. It is so hard for me to grasp the concept of "free will". I hope and pray that one day it will all be clear to me, but in the meantime, I can only seek understanding and redemption of and from my thoughts. Mark 9:24 - "I believe, help my unbelief."
There have been many times in my life that my faith has ebbed and flowed. I shouldn't discount what I have attributed as miracles in the past, when bad things happen. I need to remember the good and not focus only on the bad. Twenty two years ago, my father died. It felt like a part of me died with him. I loved him so much. He passed away in September. Three months later I was reluctantly preparing to celebrate my first Christmas without him. Five days before Christmas, I discovered an old roll of film in the back of my dresser drawer. Not knowing what was on it, I said a little prayer when I took it to get developed. "Please, Lord. Could I have just one picture of my Dad?" I got the photographs back and to my amazement, I was holding the greatest Christmas gift ever. In my hand was a photograph of my father, with all three of my children sitting on his lap. It was taken in front of our Christmas tree the year before. It was an answer to prayer, and more.
Merry Christmas, and God bless you all.
2 comments:
Patty, you are a remarkable woman! I wish you the very merriest of Christmases and a blessed New Year. Louis and I are spending it together here in Vegas. Peter and his family are all together in snowy Deadwood, finally reunite after a very difficult time in our lives. God is our salvation and our hope. Bless all of you and know that I love you very much. Your cuz
Thank you, Joanne. Merry Christmas to you too. I hope this next year brings health and happiness to all.
Love you much, Patti
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