Tough Stuff

A few days ago, our senior pastor's wife had an aneurism. She's still in critical condition in the hospital and her condition is being monitored closely. I have been praying nearly non-stop for John and his wife, Heather, since I first found out.

John is the shepherd of our church. He is a man who deeply loves Jesus, a man who has a passion for theology and also a great passion for people. I worked with him for nearly 7 years and it was tough at times. It's really easy to focus on the things that can make working with someone difficult instead of the things that you love and appreciate about them. I think we all tend to take the relationships we have for granted. I know I do. I get irritated with my husband for some of the most ridiculous things. But, I don't know what I would do without him. The same is true for many of my friends and my family. We just assume they'll always be there. But what if we lived each moment with those closest to us as if it was a gift? Because it IS. Each moment. A gift from God.

We're still unsure of what will happen with Heather. But one thing I am sure of is that I have a Heavenly Father who deeply loves her...who deeply loves me...who deeply loves all of us. He is who we can turn to during these times. He is the one we can trust. He understands the tough stuff...He's been there. He's waiting, arms open wide, for us to run to him with our worries, hurts and fears.