Heavenly Sister

Heavenly Sister

September 27

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one, who believes in me, even if he dies, will live. John 11:25-26

She had long blond hair and a petite body frame. She wore a band of freckles across the bridge of her nose that complimented her green eyes. Her grin could capture anyone’s heart. Her wisdom far surpassed her youthful age of twelve. Nothing compared to the courage I witness her display as she endured the intrusive needles and medications that seem to exhaust her body. She also had a gutsy attitude. This would often radiate, when she stood up for her friends, her family, and her beliefs. Her heart, compassionate and tender had a way of protecting and loving anyone she met. She had no difficulty putting up a fight, even through her battle with cancer. Jesus never left her, even through her most feared moments. His embrace assured her through so many uncertainties such loosing her hair, lying quietly as the medications invaded her body, and dealing the difficult side effects. She never lost playful energy or enthusiasm for life.

On this day, my sister went to heaven. It has been three decades, although her presence forever stays with me. Her days spent on earth are nothing compared to her eternal life. Her earthly life was just the beginning. Ascending to heaven began her birth of her eternal existence.

Since the day Tina went to heaven my family has grown. God has blessed me with many friends that I call can sister. A profound presence of God shines deeply through each heart, reminding me that we don’t need the same DNA running through our veins to be related in Christ. One of my ‘sisters’ recently reminded me that once we get to Heaven, we would all be reunited as one family, not as separate families as we have been on earth. She used the term, ‘Sparkling Fireflies.’ commonly known as lightening bugs, buzzing around our Lord shining brightly. My sister is already there, her soul freely buzzing, reflecting vibrantly as her eternal heart light will shine forever.

What Do I Do?

Jesus often went away to other places to be alone so that he could pray.
(Luke 5:16 HCSB)



How comforting it is to know that the Lord is always with you. I know that when I seek him, I will find him. I thank you God, for revealing your word to me. Sometimes, we face challenges and just don’t know what to do. It leaves us confused, tired, and uncertain. He will help us to remain mindful and give us strength. He is always by my side and I have nothing to fear. And with the assurance of knowing Jesus Christ as my savior, I have an eternal place in heaven.


Sometimes, we need to find a place and be alone with God. He wants us to come to him, to confess our heart, to confide our concerns and to trust Him. " Lord, I don’t have the answers, but know that You do. Lord, I don’t know what to do, but I have your promise that You will guide me. Lord, I may stumble and I get confused, but You hold me steady. Lord, I put my trust fully into you, knowing You will always being with me.”

When we spend time with God, we will gain His peace, His comfort, and His affection. Find a place and be alone with your Father. Thank Him for never leaving you. Pray to God as Jesus did. God is always with you.