Two years ago my life changed forever.
And on a day when I want to feel anything but thankful, that is all I can do.
Before Alex died, I did not understand the glory of the cross, how beautiful the gift of eternal life is, and how loved we are. Two years ago, death was a distant thing. I did not feel death.
On November 24th, death became a very real thing.
And because of that, I am reminded how incredible it is that Christ has defeated death and gifted us eternal life. I am a sinner, I have rejected the will of God and chosen my own way, I have been driven by my pride. I need a Savior and rescuing from myself. I need the very real death and resurrection of Christ.
Even though it seems that there is darkness all around, I have so much to be thankful for. I have a Father who loves me more than I can begin to comprehend. I have a Savior who was obedient until death. I have been filled with the Holy Spirit.
"So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness." -Colossians 2:6-7
Hallelujah, What a Savior!
"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." -Revelation 21:4. God is so good.
To my brother, you were incredible. I love the person that you were and inspired all of us to be. You were ambitious and brave and fearless. You were a dreamer.
You were my role model.
I look forward to the day when I will see you again.
I love you.
