“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” ~ Romans 6:23 (ESV ~ emphasis mine)
This post will be a little about my earthly dad. Yes, I am thankful for the life my earthly dad lived. Even though toward the end (at the tender age of 51), he suffered a lot, but he still lived life with cheer.
If you read my post this past Monday at Laced with Grace, not all people who are suffering live their life with cheer; they end it before it really started. My dad always you use to say “You are unique. Only you can do the things God set you out to do”. I couldn’t agree more. Although there are people with the same skills you might have, but only YOU can do them a specific way.
David is talking in Psalm 139 exactly about the same thing ‘I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made…’ (v. 14). Believe me, some days I wish our Lord would call me home, because life is just too stressful. But then again, I praise Him also for the days I am here; to share about Him and His unconditional love. Yup, I am thankful for life…
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Oh Iris,
I want to meet your Dad when I get to heaven. What a wonderful tribute to your Dad and girl… I am into the Psalms this month. Awesome scripture. I love you. Happy Thanksgiving Hugs.
Such a precious tribute to your blessing of a dad.
My father passed away 3 years ago. I wonder if he and your dad have met? Tell your dad to look for my dad. Tell him my dad is the tall, dark, and handsome Hispanic man… 🙂
I sincerely needed to read your story. God Bless You!
“You are unique. Only you can do the things God set you out to do”. … I love this, Iris! Your Dad sounds like a wonderful, wonderful man!
Happy Thankful Thursday!
Iris,
This is a nice post. It’s true that we are all
fearfully and wonderfully made. That’s one of my favorite scriptures. Thanks for hosting.
what a beautiful tribute to your dad. and yes, i agree, my life is a gift.
blessings…
Iris, your dad sounds like a very wise man. Our life is a gift from God. We have a choice in how we live it and I want to live it …in Him.
Love you,
Debbie
Iris, thanks for sharing with us. This is a lovely tribute to your dad. I am encouraged by the reminder that we are unique and God has made us for some purposes. He uses us in His own wonderful ways to accomplish His divine purposes. I was discouraged by some things last week but now I feel encouraged to press on in His strength. Thank you for sharing. Take care and God bless you!
Blessings,
Nancie
What a wonderful man your dad sounds like. I love that thought and I am going to spend some time dwelling on it today. Have a wonderful day. Blessings to you, Debbie
Us daddy girls will always cherish our dads. My dad was a lot like yours passing at the rather young age of 54 he was a man who was in pain much of his life but did not let that show as he tried to keep all he knew with good encouragement and helped all he could
May he be in the Light of God’s presence. He certainly tought you alot. Thank you for hosting.
Loved what your Dad said. So true thanks for sharing and inspiring others like Denise and Nancie’s posts.
Thank you for having this wonderful time of sharing each week! Hugs to you!
“You are unique. Only you can do the things God set you out to do”.
Wonderful words of wisdom! I hape you have a blessed week!
Oh, Iris, you have such a gift of speaking right to the hearts of people! Thank you. Your dad sounds like a wonderful man. Thanks for this post.
Wendy
I am thankful for you and your friendship.
Your Dad was a wise man indeed. Blessings!
Thank you for hosting
Be Blessed
This post made me teary eyed as I also remember my earthy father who passed away 5 years ago.