Comfort and Joy!

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The Christmas season brings great joy for many, but it also brings about great sorrow for people as well.  Yesterday was one of those days for me. It was 2-years ago yesterday that my dad (David L. Gough) suffered a major life-altering stroke along with a massive heart attack.  Although he passed away some 8-months later, December 6th will forever be the day that changed every day for me. 

 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" (Matthew 5:4).

 

Although I felt such pain and grief, I was also overcome with great COMFORT & JOY. I was cooking in the kitchen last evening and all of a sudden I felt the overwhelming presence of God feel my heart. I couldn’t control the tears and after a while I stopped trying. I embraced His presence as I realized what was happening. He came and fulfilled His word in my life. I knew in that moment of mourning, I was being blessed with His comfort.  The tears of sadness exams tears of Joy because I knew that in the absence of my earthly father, my Heavenly Father was availing His presence to me all the more. 

 

I encouage any of you who may be feeling a sense of mourning during this season, receive His comfort and joy! Enjoy this song from my dad: I Love Jesus More Than All.