Full Circle Moments

I can’t help but think my daddy would be smiling his head off today. He served over 45 years as a faithful pastor. He and mom dedicated their lives to serving the Lord. They were living examples of two imperfect dedicated people, following daily a perfect savior.

Today, God led me back to one of the churches my dad started pastoring when he was only 39 years old. This church is practically where I grew up from age 12 until I moved off to college. This church family has always meant a lot to me. Today, God brought me back at age 48 to preach their 195th homecoming celebration service. Several folks told me they could tell I brought a piece of my dad with me. I could feel it bringing some closer both to me and to them. I knew in my heart God wanted me to be there on my dad’s behalf and I’m so glad I said yes many months ago.

Now, while I was preaching at another church, my oldest brother Chris was sharing a powerful word back at the church I pastor. I knew my people would be in for a great treat. Especially once they realized my brother could’ve easily been dead just a few years back. Satan had wrecked His life in every way possible. Fortunately, my dad got to see the beginning of his major life turnaround. However, I wish my dad could’ve seen my brother sharing his testimony of how God’s grace totally turned his life around.

No matter how much we grow up there will always be certain days you just don’t forget. I love how God weaves every part of our lives into a perfect masterpiece. I love how God shows us His goodness and grace everyday we live. Today, was a God made day and the product of many prayers over the years. To God be the glory!

“Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Psalm 139:16