Day 9: Eternal Foundation
Psalm 90:2
My mom was rushed to the emergency room a week ago at the time of this writing. She suffered a massive hemorrhagic stroke. Our family was given two options—both shattering. One, let mom go. Two, opt for immediate brain surgery and give her a fighting chance to live. We chose the latter, and the ICU has been our home ever since.
Family and friends, life is but a vapor. We’re here one day; we could be gone the next. Intensive care units have an acute way of reminding you of that. Only two things in this world are constant: God and His presence. In this moment of great despair, both have been a source of strength.
The psalmist declares in Psalm 90:2 that the God we worship, the God who’s sovereign, is everlasting to everlasting. In layman’s terms, creation has never been void of its King. God is and has always been.
Doctors have not given our family any assurances. It’s possible mom could make a full recovery; it’s what we’ve been in deep prayer for. But it’s also possible that heaven could be her home soon. Whatever the future holds, our family is at peace. For in Christ, we have surety; not only will we see our beautiful and irreplaceable mom again, but the same God who would openly welcome her into eternity is the same God whose presence will remain with us and every person left behind.
Reflection Prayer
Father, this life is hard. When it rains, it often pours. But thank You. Thank You for always being present. Thank You for always being there. And thank You for never abandoning Your sheep. To You be all the praise and glory! Amen.
Week 2: The Eternality and Unchangeableness of God
This week, we journey into the timeless nature of our Almighty Creator who exists beyond the constraints of time. His character remains steadfast and unwavering throughout eternity. We are reminded that every good and perfect gift originates from God, and His faithfulness endures forever. Jesus Christ, the Alpha and Omega, stands as a constant presence throughout time, unchanged from yesterday to today and into eternity. As we meditate on these foundational truths, our prayers are rooted in the unchanging character of our eternal God. Draw comfort, confidence, and hope from His immutable nature as we lift our hearts to Him in prayer.
— Scott Wakeley