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Hey I told you the first day I was gonna be cheating, I really feel that what my Uncle is going through many have gone through or know someone who is going through this and what God is teaching him in the middle of the storm is pricesless. The following was written about 20 days after his wife Connie passed away.

So last night started clearing out Connie's clothes from the closet- this sucks big time if you really want to know. At first sad, but then as I worked through it perspective and even humor kicked in. Humor because some of those clothes have not seen the light of day for years and now they have a chance for freedom :). I just had to laugh because of how many times i heard "i have nothing to wear". Of course i realize, as I look at a full closet, she meant nothing feels right to wear but that is not how you ladies say it. Perspective because these clothes can be used by others to help- some are going to Africa and some to help those who have been abused by sex slavery. I love knowing Connie's things can be used in such a good way. By the way we had told people they could send donations to phx Christian or to widows mite. Phx Christian is to help kids with their tuition at the school she loved and widows mite is the ministry she loved to support by buying jewelry. The money pledged there will be used in many ways but one is to buy a cow which is a must for a young man to have before he can marry. Connie and I were all about promoting marriage so i love that. Only my clothes in the closet is my new normal and my new path.

There are things that stink, but God's plan is good and right and perfect. I had mentioned the other day Hebrews 12:1-3, but look at 10-11. Just like we discipline our kids for their best God does it for our good to make us holy. He has chosen this path for me to make me holy. It seems sorrowful now, but if I let God train me through it I will be better in the long run. It will give the peaceful fruit of righteousness. Knowing I am living for Him and becoming like Him. Peace and joy will accompany me if I let it. Perspective. What has happened is a definite shock. It did not take God by surprise though. It is also not the hardest thing in this life by far. My wife did not suffer at all, I have my health and abilities. My kids are in a great place all loving God and healthy. I had a women who loved me full out for 29 years with total trust. This is a momentary shock that I will eventually have peace through. Some of you live daily with health things, broken relationships and I think you have it harder than me. This truth applies to you though as well. Let God's training take hold in you. Love you tons.

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Eric House