This is Namma for
Christ with the two hundred sixty-fifth inspirational message dated Thursday,
March 21st, 2024. The title of this message is “Your Love – Ephesians 5:20-21 –
Thanks for the Memories”.
The first two words of this message’s
title are also the words of the title
of the below anointed song/video, “Your Love” (with lyrics) as performed by Christian
artist “Blessing Offor”.
The below passage of scripture (that
accompanies this message) is from the twentieth and the twenty-first verses of
the fifth chapter of Ephesians:
Ephesians 5:20-21
New Life Version - (NLV)
20 Always give thanks for all
things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
21 Be willing to help and care
for each other because of Christ. By doing this, you honor Christ.
For many years, I have enjoyed reading the inspirational messages as
provided by Our Daily Bread Ministries in their publications of "OUR DAILY
BREAD" and I’ve also enjoyed
reading Charles Stanley’s Intouch daily devotionals. On the early morning of
March 21st, 2024 – I had an inspirational message of my own that I feel God led
me to share.
I wanted to share this message with you (see the below message) – because
“of the love” of my late father.
Your
Love – Eph. 5:20-21 - Thanks for the Memories
Recently, my co-teacher (and
friend) and I were reminiscing about precious “memories” we each had experienced with our parents – when we were both
younger.
I don’t even remember how “this
subject” came up! We both had a brief break in our teaching – while our
students were out of the classroom – during their physical-education class.
I shared a “precious memory” of an “incident” that I had with my
late father:
The month and year had been January of 2003 and my father had been hospitalized - after having been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. It was truly a difficult time for my family and I. During my Dad’s hospitalization, I would visit my Dad (during my lunch hour). I had worked (at that time) at my previous job, a phone company, which was about a 20-minute drive from the hospital. There was one “particular visit” that stood out for me – which I will never forget. During my bed-side visit with my Dad in his hospital room, he had been receiving oxygen – through an “oxygen mask” – to help his breathing. I remember getting a “call” from my boss. At that time, we had “flip phones” – and my boss had called me on mine. Upon stepping out the room - I found out that I had to attend an upcoming meeting. As soon as I told my Dad that my job had called – he “took” off his oxygen mask and despite his weakened state – he told me, “GO!”
I will never forget it – because, I seriously wanted to stay a
little longer with my Dad – for our
visit. When I saw the seriousness of my Dad’s request for me to “GO” (to return
back to work) – I knew I HAD TO OBEY my
Dad!
I kissed my Dad, promised
him that I would be back later to visit him and then I returned back to work. “This precious memory” reminded me of
how much my Dad loved me. He always wanted what was best for “me” – and both my siblings: my older brother and younger sister. My Dad “knew”
that I needed my job – (as a single
parent of two daughters) – he didn’t want me to jeopardize my job – by “not”
returning to work – when I was called by my boss. My Dad demonstrated his love –
by “not” thinking of himself – but, by thinking
of what was BEST for me!
Ephesians 5:21 is a verse
that reminds us to think and care about others – and by doing this – we give the
honor and glory to Jesus:
21 Be willing to help and care
for each other because of Christ. By doing this, you honor Christ.
My Dad is in heaven now - but
my love for him and my precious memories of him – will always last “forever”! May
my Dad continue to rest in Heavenly peace with Jesus.
I pray that you have enjoyed the
above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.
Please
enjoy the below song/video, “Your
Love” (with lyrics) by Christian artist “Blessing Offor” performed with power and anointing.
(I do not own the rights to this song).
(If you can't see the below video:
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BE BLESSED!
