Just thinking about Dad and Heaven
It's been almost 20 years since my Dad died.
I miss him, so much.
My family and I are preparing to leave Christ's Church as we follow God's leading back into Preaching ministry. We love the people at this church and are grieving this move, but we know that God is calling, so we must follow.
I can't tell you how many times in this transition I've longed for my Dad's advice.
If I could just have 30 minutes with my Dad . . .
but that will have to wait.
The older I get the more real Heaven becomes.
As a child it was a place with a lot of clouds and harps, but with each year that passes on this side of eternity it becomes a place with a lot of my friends and family.
This afternoon I stumbled across this video of David Phelps singing, No More Night. This song is special to me and my family. Our dear friend Tony Buchanan sang this song at my Dad's memorial service. Actually, Tony started the song, but--overcome by emotion--couldn't finish it, so my sister Leigh-Angela jumped up, stood next to Tony and they finished it together.
It reminded me of why Heaven is going to be worth it.
No more night.
No more pain.
No more tears.
Never crying again.
Praises to the great I Am.
We will live in the light of the risen Lamb.
And remember, it's not a dream; God WILL make all things new one day.
posted by Arron Chambers @ 2:51 PM
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4 Comments:
Arron, I don't know if this will help you have peace about your move, but . . .
I remember a conversation a couple of us at FCC were having about being college professors like your Dad. Your Mom overheard and said to us with considerable passion that your Dad had not dedicated his life to training professors but PREACHERS. Those words have stuck with me.
IMHO, I think your Dad is pleased you will be preaching.
Thanks Andy. My mother is truly wise.
Arron,
After seeing you walk, teach and preach Sunday night, it is clearly evident that you belong preaching. God has blessed you with a gift that only you can use. It did not matter what age you were you were convinced that your message was right on with all of us. Your Dad would be so proud and just so you know your DAD is sooo proud. What ever you dream it could be...I think it could be...With God in charge what could go wrong. We would love to do life with you and your family it would be a great honor and blessing to serve along side you...while serving an awesome God!!!You know how we feel. We love you and your family. Lets bring a little bit of heaven here on earth. How awesome could that be!!! Hold on to the Faith.
Love ya,
klo
You don't know how much i needed this today. thank you.
Whatever you, wherever you go, God will bless you and your precious family. I'm just sorry that this chapter was not a part of a great ending.
Love you
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