There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we’ll see Jesus face to face
But until that day, we’ll hold on to you always.
-Jeremy Camp
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we’ll see Jesus face to face
But until that day, we’ll hold on to you always.
-Jeremy Camp
Our family recently went to a Jeremy Camp concert and I found myself in tears during this song. My life is truly blessed, but there are days when I definitely look forward to heaven. Those are the days when I am in pain from my rheumatoid arthritis and I feel so tired. Those are the days when I cry because I have so much that I need to do but I just don't feel like it. Those are the days that I am afraid of what the future is going to bring. What will this disease do to my body and will I be a burden to my husband and children? Heaven sounds really great on those days! Those are the days that I hold on to Jesus and the promise that He has a plan for my life. He has a plan to prosper and not to harm me. He wants to give me a hope and a future. He is my Father and He wants to shelter me under His wings!
God has so many things that He wants me to do before I go home to be with Him! I am learning to give every day over to Him and to rely on Him for the strength that I need to get through each one. If it weren't for Jesus and for the hope that I have in Him, I don't know what my life would be like. I can't imagine facing the challenges of life without that hope. I have also been so blessed with an amazing husband who loves, supports and tries to understand me! What a gift!
I didn't mean for this to sound like a pity party for me. I want people to know that on days when you are really questioning what life is about and if you can keep going, that there is a God who loves you. He will give you the strength that you need and carry you through your scariest days!
I have so much to learn!!
God has so many things that He wants me to do before I go home to be with Him! I am learning to give every day over to Him and to rely on Him for the strength that I need to get through each one. If it weren't for Jesus and for the hope that I have in Him, I don't know what my life would be like. I can't imagine facing the challenges of life without that hope. I have also been so blessed with an amazing husband who loves, supports and tries to understand me! What a gift!
I didn't mean for this to sound like a pity party for me. I want people to know that on days when you are really questioning what life is about and if you can keep going, that there is a God who loves you. He will give you the strength that you need and carry you through your scariest days!
I have so much to learn!!
2 comments:
Kim,
I just read your blog - I feel the EXACT same fear about being a burden as my body's already been deteriorating for 15 years. Thanks for sharing and I hope you feel well this week!
-Lauren Davis-
Kim,
I doubt that anyone would consider you a burden. You do such a good job of taking care of Bill and the girls that you sometimes deserve to be taken care of and I know they love doing it and spoiling you a little bit. You can just see how much love that you share with Bill and you guys are a perfect couple and have great daughters that you can be proud of!! I think that God has alot more things for you to do here on Earth and at Willow and you are not allowed to leave us for a long time!! Love you!
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