On the 29th Dec 2008, Darryl Leon Smart concluded his earthly life, as we measure time. Darryl was my cousin, and we shared a ‘Thanks Giving Service’ for his life prior to committing his body to the grave on Monday 12th Jan. This was also a great time to share with family and friends. As an Officer there have been many Years spent in the Lord’s service far away from home and family without contact. So it is good to gather with the family where possible. It would have been better still if Gwyn had been able to come with me, but it was not possible for this visit.
The news yesterday, Darryl’s Father, Gordon Leslie Smart concluded his earthly life, the day after his son’s burial. It must have been good for all the family to spend time with their Father the day before he died. A visitation opportunity that I did not have with either of my parents, prior to their Promotion to Glory.
I am now awaiting news of the next family gathering.
Ephesians 3:14-19 (NIV)
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
The news yesterday, Darryl’s Father, Gordon Leslie Smart concluded his earthly life, the day after his son’s burial. It must have been good for all the family to spend time with their Father the day before he died. A visitation opportunity that I did not have with either of my parents, prior to their Promotion to Glory.
I am now awaiting news of the next family gathering.
Ephesians 3:14-19 (NIV)
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
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