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It’s coming up to 15 years since my Dad passed away. I still miss him but when I think of his final days, I was ready to let him go. When he passed away, we mourned our loss but rejoiced in what he gained in going to be with Christ. But among the surprises and stages in my journey of grief following Dad’s passing, one really stands out today. Not only did I lose Dad’s physical presence in my life. I lost his guidance and counsel.

Dad only went to school until grade 8. But he went on to have multiple careers – Farmer; Machinery and Hardware Shop Owner; Bus Driver; Realtor; Landlord. Dad acquired a lot of knowledge and wisdom. He knew how to fix things. He knew about cars and mechanics. He figured out how to save for retirement as a self-employed person. He loved building, fixing and investing. He loved my Mom and us kids. He loved our kids. He loved people and welcomed them into our home.

So when he actually passed away and we got through the funeral and all that, I began to miss him every time I had a question I would normally bring to him. I missed him when making real estate decisions. I missed him when I had a mechanical question or just a question about life. I cherish all my Dad taught me and thank God for the memories and legacy. I look forward to seeing my dad again when my time comes or Christ returns.

But I am not left without a guide. Psalm 48:14 states – “For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.” God cannot die. God is with us right now. God is willing to guide us each day and every day when we come to Him and seek Him.

He will guide us to the end. Of what? My devotional today says “There are many endings in life, the greatest one being death. It’s mystery and terror are made bearable by the knowledge that Jesus will be with us, into death and out the other side.” So if God can guide us through that ultimate end, He will can certainly guide us today and tomorrow and every day until the end of this crisis.

“O God, I praise you for your eternal nature. Even though I find that hard to relate to at times, I praise you for it. I thank you that you will never leave us as our guide. So guide us today O Lord. Guide us through this. Help us to grow in trust that you will see us to the end of this whenever that comes. Thank you Lord.”