Even if He doesn't...

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. And now the prize awaits me -- the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of His return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to His appearing."  
~2 Timothy 4:7-8

"I love that your life continues to point over and over again to the Lord of your Heart, the Creator and Redeemer of all things. When you were my sister's childhood friend, I did not realize that one day I would pray that I could reflect Christ as much as you. Dearest Jenni, I hate what life in this world has put you through. But I love what you have done to the world. You are a light that points is straight to Him. Thank you."  ~Beth Cox

"Nevertheless, I am continually with You; You have taken hold of my right hand. With Your counsel, You will guide me,and afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth."  ~Psalm 73:23-25

After a two-year battle (not giving up or giving in even when doctors gave up) with aggressive appendiceal cancer, Jenni Kufahl died this afternoon and is finally healed and free from the unbearable pain she continually experienced here, her life and health and beauty fully restored in heaven, seeing Jesus face to face.  Please pray for her husband, Heath, and their seven children right now!!  This is such a difficult and tragic loss, but I know that God loves each of them and that He Himself will watch over and comfort and take care of them.

My friend, Tiffany, posted this verse as her status just a few minutes before I got the email about Jenni's time on earth coming to an end last night.  I'm thankful that God used that to prepare my heart for this and remind me that He is sovereign and loving and worthy of all worship and praise!!

"The God whom we serve is able to save us... but even if He doesn’t, we want to make it clear to you that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.” Daniel 3:17-18