I feel a bit down now....i feel a bit of an emptiness deep down inside me...somehow i feel a bit lonely at this moment of time...sigh...
My cousin has gone to be with the Lord early this morning. At a tender age of 20, he has barely seen the world and trod on the earth GOD has so wonderfully mapped out, but yet, I believe that it was GOD's call and I am so glad and rejoiced to know that Andrew will be in the arms of the LORD, our saviour. The pastor at the memorial service said, " Sometimes people give out more blessings when they are not around compared to when they are around." I believe so.
This incident has brought so many of his friends closer. Friends from Australia flew back just to see how his condition was. Some of his friends who couldn't make it sent their parents to check out on Andrew. Every time I step into the ICU waiting area, I see throngs of his friends there. My uncle and aunty was shocked that so many people came to visit him. I'm sure that this is by GOD's grace that has brought all of them together to visit him. Even today at the memorial service, a lot of ex-DJians thronged my uncle's residence. A tang of solemnce and grieve hung in the atmosphere, but yet I sense the unity and togetherness in them. As we sang Amazing Grace and How Great Thou Art, I really felt the presence of God in the house. It a moment that GOD and Andrew has granted to us. A moment to feel their presence in our hearts. How beautiful.
I really salute my uncle who has put up a brave face throughout the entire week Andrew has been in ICU and till his memory service. I can see that he was physically drained out (not sleeping for a few days) but yet, when I see him interacting with other people, I can sense the strength in him - a strength that can't be shown on the outside but published through his words and actions. I admire him.
God has really made wonders in the family. There is a loss yet there is a gain. Or rather I would like to say it was all gain but no loss. Andrew has reunited with the LORD, that is a gain. And through this incident, my uncle and Andrew's brother, Adrian has decided to renew their vows to the Lord. They have backslidden, but this incident made them realize that there is really a divine power overlooking all of us and if u choose to believe in HIM, it will really be all gain and no loss. They were staunch belivers of real facts and hard proof. Yet, GOD has once again worked his miracles, he turned them from their wicked ways and align them with HIM. PRAISE THE LORD.
May God continue to shower his blessings on this family.
See through them in this time of difficulty. Bond them together. Bring them closer.
Grant them to strength to overcome this hurdle. GOD will never forsake his child.
Bless them, O GOD, they have realigned with you.
Open their hearts and eyes, show them the light and path you mapped out for them.
I know you have a plan for them.
They are people with great purposes in life. Use them for your purposes.
In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
This incident has made me realize how short and unpredictable life can be. I am glad that I have heard his words, chose to accept it and now practicing it. I know I have Him to turn to , but what about the rest who has yet to receive the good news? What about those who have yet to hear His words? I am deeply saddened. Though I pray for the evangelism of my family, I know it's kinda difficult. But, I'll continue praying. I have witnessed the power of prayer.
From this incident, I have learnt to live life like there's no tomorrow. Cherish everything you have and lead a purposeful life. On our pitstop here on earth, we ought to do everything we can to glorify His name, for without Him there will not be us. To friends,my sister (if she is reading this) and family members who has yet to give a thought about life and afterlife, you ought to think about it now. Life is short and unpredictable. If we do not seize the opportunity that has been made obvious to us, we may not have a second chance.
