My Dad's Memory

My dad died just over 9 years ago, suddenly, unexpectedly. I wear his favorite watch and think of him every day. In some senses he is still with me -- I carry his DNA in my cells, his teaching from my childhood and youth; I use some of his tools, and wear his watch.

But when Jesus tells us "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age" (Matthew 28:20) and God promises never to leave or forsake His people (Deut 31:6,8), it's MUCH more than the relationship I have with my dad's memory. The strength of my connection with my dad is a thin, pale shadow of the Lord's connection with us.

Count on God's presence in your life. Always.