Only one life...

Over the past couple of days I have been struggling to know what to write for this blog.  It is probably a good indication as to how my tired brain is going at the moment.  So much has happened over the past few months.  Some of these things have been wonderful and exciting yet others have been extremely difficult.

On Easter Sunday my family received news that my Grandma Bet passed away.  This is very sad for my family and it has been difficult to be so far from home during this time.  We will miss her dearly & cherish many wonderful memories of our Grandma Bet.  

It is at times like this that I am caused to consider my own life and how quickly the days pass by.  I want my life (however long it is) to count for Jesus, I want people to know Him, and to see how amazing His love truly is.  Celebrating Easter last weekend has been a wonderful reminder of God's amazing love for us all.  Life as a Christian is not necessarily an easy road at times, but I can rest assured that I have a loving Jesus, who knows what is best and I can once again put my full confidence and trust in Him.  

My beautiful mother-in-law Deb used to love listening to the Gettys.  A song that I have been listening to recently is added below.  

A lovely visit to Jack and Bet's before we left for the UK.

When Trials Come

When trials come no longer fear
For in the pain our God draws near
To fire a faith worth more than gold
And there His faithfulness is told
And there His faithfulness is told

Within the night I know Your peace
The breath of God brings strength to me
And new each morning mercy flows
As treasures of the darkness grow
As treasures of the darkness grow

I turn to Wisdom not my own
For every battle You have known
My confidence will rest in You
Your love endures Your ways are good
Your love endures Your ways are good

When I am weary with the cost
I see the triumph of the cross
So in it’s shadow I shall run
Till You complete the work begun
Till You complete the work begun

One day all things will be made new
I’ll see the hope You called me to
And in your kingdom paved with gold
I’ll praise your faithfulness of old
I’ll praise your faithfulness of old

Keith & Kristyn Getty