... so I have loved you..." were the first words of the gospel reading I read today at worship. And those words triggered such a breakdown that it took me by surprise and for a couple of seconds I felt like I couldn't breathe.
But I kept reading and the more I read, the more emotional I got and ironically, the stronger my voice became. John 15: 9-17 talked about love and how there is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends. Love. Father. Words which on any given day, would elicit a simple smile from me, but on the eve of the fourth anniversary of my father's death they've caused me some heartache.
I miss my father, the one who loved me so much and gave so much for my sisters, my mother and I. I miss him so...
Anyway, it was good for my soul to read that and pray and reflect during this period. And it seems my man Jesus got it right - keep on lovin' y'all... just keep on lovin'... :)
2 comments :
hugs and kisses
smiles and off course all the love for you
:D
four years, huh? I remember exactly where I was when I heard the news. Sometimes, it feels like a couple of weeks ago. Keep on truckin'.
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