It's been awhile since I've written anything on my blog. I realized that early this morning. Today is my father's birthday - Dwight Snipes. My father passed in November of 2006, but some days it seems like it was just yesterday. This would be one of those days.
My dad was one of my greatest encouragers -- truly. Through many difficulties, it was God, his words along with my mother's silent strength that propelled me to push through many obstacles that I bear witness to today. As I woke up early this morning, I thought about what my dad would say if he saw me sad on his birthday. He would simply say that a celebration was in order.
My dad was a person that enjoyed life. He laughed a lot, loved people, and did many things to enjoy his moments. Today, I believe it was my moment to realize that quality and share with many. I recognize that the current troubling times, the latest bill, or even the news would beckon you to fall down and give up. Yet, I know from my own journey that to whom much is given, much is required. It is so much more than a position, job or title -- it is my very destiny.
One day a friendasked my father a list of questions about me. He simply smiled and reduced all of her questions to one answer by responding, "Gina can do anything when she is ready". When you are ready to celebrate life and where God has brought you from and through, you can smile through what he is bringing you "through" because you will quickly realize that you are "ready". So as I open up my day in celebration, I speak and write to the atmosphere that "I'm ready". Ready to celebrate, ready to move on, and ready for whatever comes my way.
Why? Because I was made for this. Everything about me can handle it. God designed me that way. And because I choose to have confidence in Christ, I can do all things in him.
Be Blessed!
Gina
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