A friend of mine in my prayer group had been battling cancer. He started on Hospice Care 10 months ago. He was a very faithful man and I always enjoyed what he had to share in our sessions. While he was on the quiet side, I knew that when he spoke, his words would be meaningful and worth contemplating. He went home to the Lord last week and his funeral was today. His daughter shared a beautiful testimony of his faith-filled life and the legacy he leaves behind with his family. One comment that struck me was that her dad put God first. Because of that, there was plenty of love for his wife, children, and grandchildren. Later, his wife told me about an incident that occured just a few hours before his death. He sat straight up in the bed, reached out his arms, and was looking beyond her. He was ready to get up and go with his legs over the bed. She and the family tried to get him back in bed, but they couldn’t move him. They had to actually call for assistance. After that, his breathing changed and he passed away shortly thereafter. He died as he lived – reaching for Heaven. It was a beautiful image that emulated hope. That is what my friend always wanted to share – the hope and love of Jesus Christ. I was glad the prayer group was there and that we were all able to be together, laugh, cry, and pray together for our beautiful friend.

I Found God today as my friend reached Heaven.