As I am writing, I am in Waxahachie Texas at my parents house. I took a day off, and headed down south to spend some time with my mom and my sisters. It has been eight months since we said goodbye to my Dad. These have been some of the most difficult months that we as a family have gone through. God has been good, and He has lovingly shown us His peace, His mercy, His grace, and His amazing care for us. I have been so blessed to have a dad like my dad.
I was reading on the plane ride here to Texas, all while trying to keep my arms from touching either of the “elmo-esque” furry arms that awaited me on either side. I was finishing up the book, “Next Generation Leader” by Andy Stanley. There are several amazing lines in this book, but one stood out to me. It feels right to share it with you…
“The question is: Have you determined what you want to become? Your doing will flow from who you are. The outer man will reflect the inner man. The inner man determines the legacy of the outer man.”
Many of you who read this blog did not have an opportunity to meet my dad. There are a few things that I have learned about my dad since he has gone to be with the Lord. I knew that my dad was a man of God, but I didn’t know just how much! His legacy has left an incredible mark on my life, and the lives of so many. There was a time when he determined… when he set before himself, his wife, and his family that he was going to follow and serve God no matter what the cost. His inner man was set. He was sure. His outward actions reflected his inward convictions. He knew he was to be a man following God’s leading.
Have you determined what you want to become? It’s not to late. It’s never to late. What is the condition of your inner man? Is your outer man truly reflecting your inner convictions?
As I look ahead, I know that the single most important thing that I can do is to set before myself convictions that I believe that God himself has placed on my life, and follow them with all that I have.
What about you?
hmmm….
~Peter
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Peter
Thank you for sharing those kind words.
I knew your father since we went to high school together a long time ago. We were best friends in the way that guys can be in high school. I was his best man when he got married. The years have sent us in different directions and we unfortunately lost contact some time ago.
My mom called earlier today to tell that she read the obituary and that your Grandmother Helen had died. Then she told me that your dad had also passed. I tried to call your mom today at the last number I have for her, but there was no answer and no machine picked up so I could not leave a message.
Regardless of the time and locations that have kept us apart, I continue to feel that your dad and I remain friends and shared a special time in our lives. I miss him. Please relay my condolences and best wishes to Mom.
Allen Welsher