He's Always Faithful / Mrs Danielle Moore

Mrs Danielle Moore

Pastor's Wife

Open Door Baptist Church

Potts Camp, MS

He's Always Faithful

I was asked over two months ago to write a devotion for this page, and kept drawing a blank. It wasn't until about a week ago when Amy text me to remind me that the

Lord showed me what He wanted me to write about. You see, today is April 24th, and for our family it marks the one year anniversary of the hardest day our family has ever faced. One year ago today we said goodbye to my Dad, my pastor, & my hero. 

In 2013 he was diagnosed with a rare lung disease for which there is no cure. The only treatment is a lung transplant. So on April 2nd of 2014 he received a single lung transplant at Vanderbilt. We were so excited that Dad was receiving a second chance on life. However, we soon realized that during the next two years there would be many ups and downs. Anything that could go wrong went wrong. However, God always stayed faithful. 

The period following his surgery, we felt a peace from God that can't be explained.  I have often said that I don't know how lost people manage to go through trials not having the help of the Lord. He provided a strength that can only be found when we learn to fully rely on Him. A verse that became very dear to our family during this time was Nahum 1:7 "The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” Our help truly comes from the Lord. 

The two years and twenty-two days following Dads transplant were not easy, but looking back on them I wouldn't change them for the world. You see it gave me the privilege to help with my Dads care, and spend lots of time with him.  I will always cherish the times I had with him. 

I haven't written this so that you will feel sorry for me. My desire it to challenge you in two different ways. First, cherish every moment you have with your family. Life is short, and we have no guarantee of tomorrow. Matthew 24:36 "But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.” Don't be afraid to say, "I'm sorry," and tell them often, "I love you." Second, if you are going through a hard time, learn to rely on God. He can provide a strength that can't be matched. That's not to say I have always been on top side, and that I won't be shedding some tears today, but after everything I can still say that God is always right, and God is always good. 

If your in the middle of a storm, trust God. Whatever it is that your battling the Lord can see you through it. A year ago when I held my Dads hand as he left this world and passed into Heaven, I didn't think I could make it. However once again God was there for our family. Sometimes I look back and can't believe that we have made it a year without Dad, but God has brought us through this year. We are definitely looking forward to that Glad Reunion Day. Help is available to you ladies, you just need to ask the Lord for the help you need. Stay strong in the Lord, and don't give in to the Devil. You never know who may be watching you. If we give in, we may cause someone else to stumble. So today, I pray for those of you who read this and may be going through a trial. I pray God will wrap you in His arms, and provide a peace that only He can give you. 

Psalm 121:2 "My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth."

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