Homegoing services for my mother
Grace and Peace to All,
Thought I write this blog in letter style to all my friends and family that have supported me through this period of growth and transition.
I share in my brother’s (Lyrics for Him) sentiments when he stated that, "In many respects, the last 2 weeks have been very draining. I’ve never felt so tired in my life."
Although I may be emotionally drained, I can truly say that the Service was great!! The saints shouted and rejoiced, I believe the service glorified God for my mom’s life. I want to thank all of you for all of your expressions of love and kind words during this this rough time of transistion for me and my family. There were many bouquets of flowers as well as telegrams, formal letters and cards from around the country.
If you knew Willa Mae, in any way, you would have known that she was pleased! We had a HOMEGOING!
I thank God for the strength to get through it and to learn the lessons that I needed to get. In this life, with our education and degrees, fine jobs and fancy homes, we can become decieved. We can make the mistake in thinking that we have gained these things on our own merit and that we in some way control the destiny of our lives. Even spirit filled, sanctified believers can be deceived into thinking that since we have the holy ghost, we can control our own affairs and don’t really need God anymore. I was one of those that believed I could control what was going on with my mom. I worked double time trying to get to doctors, clean and feed her and take care of my father as well. I think that the situation just manisfested and magnified my belief of controlling every aspect of my life. Funny, how right in the middle of a tragedy, God teaches and shows you things that only tragedy can reveal. My pain has worked purpose in my life. I have learned that my mother, just like every other thing in my life, is only on loan to me from God. And my responsibility to it, as a Blood Bought Believer, is to work out the WILL OF GOD for my life - Not the will of myself, or the will of my parents or the will of my friends. When you realize you don’t control anything, your prayer life will get alot shorter because you will begin to accept what God wants. You will also release yourself from all the self imposed guilt of messing things up. Everyday, I am now praying this simple prayer, "Lord, I can do nothing without You, I NEED YOU for Everthing!"
My mom is in heaven now, I am still trying to get there.
In Him,
MINISTER CRYSTAL FRAZIER ANDERSON
Thought I write this blog in letter style to all my friends and family that have supported me through this period of growth and transition.
I share in my brother’s (Lyrics for Him) sentiments when he stated that, "In many respects, the last 2 weeks have been very draining. I’ve never felt so tired in my life."
Although I may be emotionally drained, I can truly say that the Service was great!! The saints shouted and rejoiced, I believe the service glorified God for my mom’s life. I want to thank all of you for all of your expressions of love and kind words during this this rough time of transistion for me and my family. There were many bouquets of flowers as well as telegrams, formal letters and cards from around the country.
If you knew Willa Mae, in any way, you would have known that she was pleased! We had a HOMEGOING!
I thank God for the strength to get through it and to learn the lessons that I needed to get. In this life, with our education and degrees, fine jobs and fancy homes, we can become decieved. We can make the mistake in thinking that we have gained these things on our own merit and that we in some way control the destiny of our lives. Even spirit filled, sanctified believers can be deceived into thinking that since we have the holy ghost, we can control our own affairs and don’t really need God anymore. I was one of those that believed I could control what was going on with my mom. I worked double time trying to get to doctors, clean and feed her and take care of my father as well. I think that the situation just manisfested and magnified my belief of controlling every aspect of my life. Funny, how right in the middle of a tragedy, God teaches and shows you things that only tragedy can reveal. My pain has worked purpose in my life. I have learned that my mother, just like every other thing in my life, is only on loan to me from God. And my responsibility to it, as a Blood Bought Believer, is to work out the WILL OF GOD for my life - Not the will of myself, or the will of my parents or the will of my friends. When you realize you don’t control anything, your prayer life will get alot shorter because you will begin to accept what God wants. You will also release yourself from all the self imposed guilt of messing things up. Everyday, I am now praying this simple prayer, "Lord, I can do nothing without You, I NEED YOU for Everthing!"
My mom is in heaven now, I am still trying to get there.
In Him,
MINISTER CRYSTAL FRAZIER ANDERSON
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