To The Birthday Man...

 

Isaiah 61:3

To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of morning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory.

Today I truly didn’t know how I was going to be when I woke up.  My plans were to just stay in bed and sleep this day away.  I treaded it even coming.  It’s my hubs birthday that he shares with Puff and Matthew McConaughey.  I remember every year I would joke and say “So where is your money like Puff at?” J  For the past twenty-five years I was use to celebrating his day with him.  This is the first year where I’m left to my own thoughts.  I’ve been crying so hard that I am yet surprised at the fact that my body can still produce tears.  My flesh just wanted to pull the shades down, stay under the covers and act like this day didn’t even existed.

Yet when I got up from sleep, I could literally feel the prayers of the saints covering me.  As I stood up on my two feet and went into my prayer time, I could feel so much strength overwhelming me.  It warm my heart so ‘til tears of joy streamed down my face.  It actually threw off my prayers.  I was in such awe of God’s love.  Then Isaiah 61:3 came to mind, the beauty for ashes.  Then the beautiful sunrise I got to capture in a picture.  I realize that even in my mourning God is yet there to be a shield of love for me.

Hebrews 4:15

This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testing we do, yet he did not sin.

Thank God He is our High Priest.  So instead of being under the covers and sleeping the day away with tears, I am celebrating my hubs.  He was truly a blessing to my life and is to be remembered with love.  So Happy Birthday Lawrence!!!  You’re forever mine within my heart!