Endure to the End
We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy,.." Colossians 1:11 Both of my parents had Alzheimer’s disease and have gone to be with the Lord. When they came to live with my youngest sister, she promised that she would see them to the end. She gave up her career as a College Professor to care for them. She would often pray, “Lord if you don’t help me. I won't have any help.” She was asking for Jesus to carry her as she carried my parents through that awful disease. She endured to the end with sweat, tears, the Word of God in her heart, and many whispered prayers into the ears and heart of our Lord. Each time the load got too heavy for her to carry the Holy Spirit would bring up to her spirit His Holy Word. That same Word that was rooted and grounded in her spirit many years before she would ever need it would rise up and strengthen her. The more strength and ...