On this morning in 2022, Anna was in ICU. Pneumonia and Type-1 diabetes were attacking her. That was a very helpless feeling for me. As much as I hated to watch her go through that, I actually felt sorry for myself somewhat. I know that’s selfish. But as a father, the helpless feeling was terrible. Yes, I definitely prayed. And I am aware of just how powerful that is. But when a moment like that comes, you never know how you’re going to react. Not being able to help her physically rocked me. As a father, we are supposed to protect our children. Keep them safe. Keep them out of harms way. And I felt like I had failed her.
Now, let’s fast forward. Anna is thriving. She is married to a solid Christian man. She’s a college graduate. She’s a mother. And she is strengthening her faith. As much as I hated being helpless in 2022, I am more than that humbled watching her become the woman that she is. Watching her let the Holy Spirit guide her. Nothing better as a father.
Now, let’s think about this for a minute. Let’s think about God in heaven. Our father in heaven. Our Lord and Savior. What is it you think that he wants for us? What is it you think that he wants for our lives? Do you think he wants it to be easy for us? If you do, I’m going to tell you that I believe you’re wrong. And I may be wrong in this thought. But…I believe God wants to guide us in all that we do. He wants the Holy Spirit to take hold. He wants us to believe that Jesus is our Lord and Savior. He wants us to “allow” the Holy Spirit to take hold. Sending Jesus to die for our sins wasn’t just because. That purpose was for us to not be slaves to our sins. Which allows us to seek Jesus. To feel the Holy Spirit. And then, if we let him take control, what we do will be blessed. Plain and simple. As Anna is finding out now. Letting the Holy Spirit guide her will bless her efforts. Something that we all should do.
