Remembering Papa
Sink or Swim
May 7, 2022 will mark one year that my “Papa” left me and went home with Abba. Abba told me when I was sick with COVID-19 that, “in Papa’s absence, Abba’s presence would become more real.”
Looking back, now and forward, I believe that—even in this sadness, loneliness and loss—the COVID CRISIS was an opportunity for me to know Abba deeper, and EXPERIENCE Him at a level of glory that I had not previously known.
Abba began to reveal Himself in my sick, lost, and financially broken situation. I couldn’t fix or solve what I was facing, nor could I bring Papa back. Abba showed me I needed to make a CHOICE: either SINK or SWIM.
So I CHOOSE to SWIM in Him. Today, in the time since Papa left, I know Abba more personally than I’ve ever known Him before.
In hindsight, another thing I know is that how I am living today is not only because my Papa was a godly man, and best friend for 37 years, but because he was a responsible, godly man. He worked hard, retired with honor and benefits, and he was a courageous gentle giant. He was faithful to me, and strove to honor God and our family. He was a godly, responsible husband, head of his wife and family. He served sacrificially, even though Papa never had children of his own. He treated his family with respect and as best as he knew how, and they all loved him for that.
For all these, and many more reasons, I’m a blessed widow. My Papa planned and prepared for our future spiritually and financially in a way that put me in a position of security as I draw closer to Abba our Lord and Savior. I’m swimming today and will not sink, and I will see both Abba and Papa soon.
Miss you, Papa!
Your Mama T.
So, if you find yourself in any kind of crisis, just know ABBA is there no matter what, and He will reveal Himself much more. CHOOSE to SWIM and not SINK. He is your lifeline to the tree of life, and He is always there and faithful—no matter your status. [Proverbs 18:10; Ezekiel 48:35]