Two years ago my grandfather gave his life over to Jesus after many struggles, doubts, and pains. 13 years ago, he went to see a specialist who told him he has Parkinson's. Parkinson's is a neurological disease that very slowly takes basic functions away. Each individual progresses in different ways and times; there is no time table and currently, no cure. He doesn't know what's coming next and small things can be very difficult for him, like tying his shoes or buttoning his shirt. But with the support of his family and church community, he is continuing to walk with the Lord and being continually changed by Jesus. He is so outgoing now and loves to greet everyone with a hug.
He has been wanting to share his testimony with his group study for awhile now, and it's time. Thursday, he will read it for his closest supporters. My grandma and I got a sneak preview; as I read it I was sobbing. I was so amazed at what God has done in his life. It was absolutely incredible. I know that the Lord has been preparing his heart for this very day, and that it will all go according to His perfect will. People are really going to be touched by this story, and I am so blessed that he is my grandfather. It is truly inspiring to see someone go through being absolutely miserable, and then be working through such a difficult disease, and still want to trust God and learn from Him through it all. He comes through at the perfect time.
I picked this song, because sometimes the greatest gifts can come through hardships. My grandpa said that a lot of his healing was learning it was ok to cry and be vulnerable. By being broken, he was healed. And in that, we can gain the confidence to approach God just when we need Him.
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16
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