I've been reminded lately of the importance of faith and prayer.
You see, things in my life aren't as smooth as I want them to be right now, life is getting harder to handle, but at the same time, my faith is growing (even so slowly) stronger.
This week I give thanks to the Lord for my new job, he has answered my prayers. I am overjoyed.
However, over the past week, things have also grown more difficult, particularly in relation to my family.

My grandparents are getting older and frailer and it's getting harder to handle their suffering and to watch them deteriorate and disappear into themselves. So I pray for the Lord for strength. My family needs him now, more than ever. It is also important for my faith in God to remain strong, because this is an appropriate time for Satan to attack and I need to be prepared.
I know it probably won't be long before someone close to me will pass away... and I'll admit, I'm unsure how to handle this as I've never really had someone close to me die before.

And I often wonder whether I should ask God to heal my grandparents, would it be right to ask that of Him? I guess it couldn't hurt, but is it a part of God's will that they be healed?
What I really want is just for them to be happy. They were always there for me, they were so strong and now I feel it's my time to be strong for them.

So to the people I look up to- To my grandparents, those who helped shape me into the person I am today with their love and guidance, I will be forever greatful. Now is a time to celebrate all that they have done in their life, and the people whose lives they have touched. And it's great to know that soon, they will be with God the Father, in a beautiful place of paradise.