Dust In The Wind- Dedicated to Shawn Michael Mills

"He will change our simple bodies and make them like his own glorious body." Philippians 3:21
How can you put into words your worldly imperfect body? My arthritic body, my diabetic body, my cancerous body, my addicted body? The disease may be different but the message is the same. Our bodies are imperfect, they started decaying the minute we were born. According to Jesus this was the plan: every sickness, every wrinkle, every needle is a bit closer to the last moment where He will change our earthly bodies into perfect bodies like His. We are living toward a day where we have no pain, no illness, no depression - no end. We have all suffered and lost, we have all seen some one we love dear be stricken with illness and pain. It hurts us to see ourselves and loved ones suffer. But this is not our home, we are only passing through. This is not our forever house, it will do for a time but nothing will surpass the day we walk into His house and suffer no more. When pain has stricken your family or you and your worldly body is giving way, remember, we are but dust. We close our eyes and all our dreams pass before us and are gone. Nothing lasts forever, not even the earth and skies, not even your body. All they are is dust in the wind. We were given these warnings from the beginning of time. Our human minds are attached to this world and the things in it because we forget where our treasures lie. Look toward the heavens and find your strength in knowing there will be a day when separation will be no more. All pain and illness will come to an end. When tears stream down your face burning the cheek stealing your reality look toward heaven and grin. When disease rears it's ugly head again, and you are left with questions will this ever end? Look towards heaven, again. When each day brings more needles and test know its a day closer to rest. Instead of fears causing your eyes to rain with tears. Look toward heaven, my dears. Be glad instead of sad that their days of end are over. Their eternal days have begun, the temporary journey is over and they may settle in and life can finally begin. Your time is set as well and you too will be rid of this hell. Let's pray " Lord I say this prayer from my knees, I pray Lord for your healing hands to be laid upon a sickly body. To heal the pain and suffering. I pray for your hands to fall upon and watch over your child who is stuck with tear stained eyes. Give him strength and faith in your will. Bless them both Lord that they will find your peace. Give us the understanding Lord of this being but a temporary home. Let us remain with our eyes on you Lord knowing we will one day be gathered together and sing. Lord forgive us our sins and thank you Lord for walking through this land with us. I pray these things in severance Lord Jesus. Because of the blood of your son we are saved and know these things are true. It is in his holy name I pray Amen".

Farther Along

When I was growing up one of my favorite songs was titled "Farther Along". In fact on my birthday my dad would ask what song we wanted him to lead at church. I always chose this one. This song talked about farther along we would understand why about some of life's mysteries. In the first verse it talks about being tempted and tried made to wonder all the days long. While others unmolested, though they walk around in the wrong. People who have no faith in the Lord seem to be tempted and tried less often. Rather we are tested by stain to see where your faith is to Christ, lessons learned and strength's tried. The Lord dose not test and tempt us satin dose. I think that's hard for some to understand, defiantly when times test you, to what you think may be close to your breaking point. Often it is easy to ask why God is doing this to us, instead of asking God please give me strength and deliver me through this. Like the Israelite s we are quick to ask why and curse God. The song continues to talk about when death has come and taken our loved ones,it leaves our home so lonely and drear. While others walk around so wicked but yet seem to prosper. These are times I believe that can take us to emotional lows, cause us physical pain like none other. Wonder sometimes especially when seems to be a timeless death. Taken to soon we say or taken by a a senseless cause. But let us not forget we may have free will and we may be able to choose certain things. But God knew your life before you were born. I have a friend I believe who puts to much worth in the free will God takes us when he is ready as for cause and reason are answers we will i believe receive all by and by. As for the rest of that verse even those who walk around consumed in wicked behavior will feel the sting of death,when Christ calls them, we have no way of knowing who when or why. But cheer up farther along we will. Faithful til death comes says our master till he comes from his home in the sky we will meet in that mansion or you wont, depending on how you live your life and those free will choices you have to make each day. So cheer up my brother and live in the sunshine farther along we will understand it farther along we will know all about it, we shall understand it all by and by. So when choices are tough and u are tempted and tried or death steals a smile from your face remember to keep your faith and your answers will come all by and by. Lets pray" Lord Jesus Thank You so much for all you do, Lord help us to be at peace and know one day you will share with us what we do not know. Lord grant us peace for situations we can not control, let us know your will be done. Heal our sick and make us strong are all part of your will and we have peace in that Lord. I pray Lord Jesus that we stay true and faithful to you using good judgment with the free will you give us, so we may meet with you in the mansion one day gathered with the loved ones that wait for us. Help us Lord to know when illness strikes a loved one and we have struggles with why they must suffer or why it seems we have seen our share of grief to know we will understand your will when you are ready to share it with us. I pray for strength for myself and those who are hitting ruff spots as the read this bless them with your peace. It is with my faith in you that I pray. Through your sons holy name Amen"/