Steady & Faithful

I’m awake and sitting before the Lord still stunned at the death of my dear friend and family member Randall Wilson yesterday. I have known Randall and his wife for many years. He was always steady and consistent in his character. I’m still so stunned and devastated in my heart. His death was unexpected and tragic. As I try to type these words, the tears are starting to flow again – I guess my tear ducts replenished overnight.

My H.E.A.R. Journal reading came from Paul’s letter to the church at Thessalonica. I was encouraged and blessed by this passage as Paul seems to get personal with his instruction and encouragement. Check this out…

¹¹ Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before. ¹² Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others. (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 NLT)

I lead a public life, but my private life should be reflected in public. I should always operate from deep within my heart and my values that reside there. I should be consistent in character and deep faith whether on a public stage or at home with my family.

My dear friend Randall lived his life just like this scripture says – he lived a quiet life, steady and faithful before the Lord. He will be profoundly missed.

I want to keep my routines and habits in place as I walk with the Lord each day. I want to lean into His Grace and Mercy that need every day. I’m a bit jealous of what my friend is already experiencing, but my grief is still intense.  I want to walk daily with Jesus. I want my life to reflect His Presence in me. I want to live and love with intentionality before the Lord.

I have a lot of questions that I don’t know the answers to.

I have a lot of hurt in my heart, but I know that the Lord will put salve on those wounds.

Pressing On!

Dwayne