A couple of days ago we had a double whammy. Danny and I both lost first cousins on the same day.  My family was somewhat  expecting it because my 82 year old cousin had been sick with cancer several times and was again fighting cancer. But Danny’s family was not expecting it. One moment his cousin who was 71, was sitting visiting with his wife in their antique store. Drinking coffee, he made a coughing sound. In an instant he was gone.

Both families are hurting today.  Their Christmas is going to look so different.

It really doesn’t matter whether your family member was sick or it was a sudden death or even distanced by choice. Age doesn’t change the loss’s sorrow. You miss them no matter what.

Oh beloved. God speaks to our hearts. No one knows what the day will hold. We pray, we seek the Lord and live for Jesus. Family is precious to us. Let someone know today that you care. And ask God to send you someone if you need to know that someone cares about you. Recall sweet memories, but make new ones right now while you can.  Don’t give up praying. Don’t give up living.

God loves you and He knows your future. Run to him this morning and thank him for the day. Ask him for whatever you need. And trust him where he sends you to be his hands and feet. And live the Christmas spirit all year long.

About the Author:

In a Christian Women’s meeting in 1983, Rebekah was given a prophetic message that she would write books. Several years ago she began writing stories about special holiday memories and travels, sharing God’s love and care through each story. God has gifted Rebekah with the ability to look at the natural and see the supernatural. Both Rebekah and her husband Danny have a heart to share the Gospel and the riches of life in Christ to everyone they meet. They have served in the local church and in ministry to motorcyclists. Danny is an ordained minister and they both have been Bible study teachers for many years. Rebekah also speaks at women’s retreats and conferences. Her tag line says it all “God loves you and He’s for you”.

My website is http://rebekahbeene.wordpress.com