But certainly God has heard; He has given heed to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer, nor His lovingkindness from me.              Psalm 66: 19,20

This time…this season of my life has been in prayer for years. My mother has been ill for many years, and according to hospice, she has a week, or two left in the world. I am not going to go into details, but I have prayed for this time, my family, our relationships. I have prayed very specifically, on my knees, broken hearted at times. I prayed that my family would be restored, and that they would come to know the Lord.

The situation of these last 7 months has been intense as my mother’s life is ending. I can see that the Lord has used every aspect of it to further His kingdom, and His eternal plan. Every long, drawn out, painful moment has revealed the realness, the fragrance of faith in Him. His peace and strength has been prayed for, and manifested, and the glory goes to Him.

The thing that I want to remember is that His strength is manifest in my weakness. I can go boldly before His throne, even years ahead and ask for his provision. I needed to be ready for this time…to be with my family, and to say goodbye for now to my mom. It has been confirmed (as per prayer) that she knows that she is going to heaven to be with Jesus.

And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may dwell in me.  Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distress, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ’s sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.  2 Corinthians 12:9,10

We do not always “see” the answers to our prayers, but I know that if we are praying, and looking expectantly for the Lord to work, our hearts will be ready to see Him, no matter what the “answer” is. It really is all about eternity.

Lord, thank you for hearing my prayers, and for preparing my heart for this time. Lord thank you for your strength and peace, and lovingkindness. Please give me the faith that I need to let go of my mom when you take her home.

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