The Power of Prayer

The last few weeks have been tough as I try to understand why some people are called to Heaven at such a young age! When fellow blogger Jacqui from Baby Boy Bakery lost her 3 year old son a few months ago...I couldn't stop crying. I've never met her and actually didn't follow her or her blog until this happened, but just the thought of a parent having to say goodbye to their child breaks my heart! Not only did I cry a lot...I also prayed a lot. I prayed for God to give her the strength to move forward and to comfort her. I prayed that Ryan, her son, always walk by his parents side and show them that he is always with them! 

3 weeks ago, one of my friends lost her brother-in-law (her sister's husband). He was only 32 years old. Not only does that leave a young 27 year old a widow, but they also have a 2 year old that now will grow up without his dad. I can't even imagine this happening. I cry just typing this because I feel like my whole world would fall apart if anything happened to Tate or Turner. I know God has a plan for us all and we are living that plan currently, but I sometimes wonder if I would I have the strength to get through these type of events. My friends sister has shown so much grace, strength and faith during this most difficult time in her life, it truly is amazing. 

And now as I type this, Tate's Grandma is fighting for her life. She had a big stroke yesterday and they are pretty sure she will never be responsive ever again and will pass soon. We just saw her a few weeks ago when we were back in WI. She is only 76 and healthy. We are all super surprised this happened. I find comfort knowing she has her husband and daughter up in heaven waiting for here. She has the biggest heart and is one of the most compassionate woman I know. When God finally calls for her, I know she will go with pure excitement to meet Jesus and I have no doubt that we will have one very special angel by our side each and every day.

I know that the prayer is a powerful thing. I have loved seeing people come together and pray for families and people that they do not know. I ask you pray for Jacqui, her husband and their son Ryan. I ask you pray for Drew, Ali & Brady as Ali and Brady move forward without Drew in the flesh (he is their in spirit no doubt). I also ask you to pray for Tate's Grandma. That when God calls her name, she goes peacefully. 

I pray every day, but I feel like my prayers have shifted lately. I find myself praying more often and out loud. I have always been a women of faith, but I feel like lately I am being called to do more than just believe, pray and go to church. I am not quite sure what it is so I am asking the Lord to guide me. 

Tate and I have recently started reading the Bible. We are actually using 'Reader's Guide to the Bible: A Chronological Reading Plan' to guide us while we read it. Ruthie recommended it to me. It's been great so far and I hope we continue to set aside time for this.

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One thing I know I need to do is to stop always worrying. I need to trust in God's plan and know that everything will happen the way it is suppose to. I need to just continue to talk to God and pray. We are all not promised tomorrow. Live each day as a special gift...because it really is!