How Is it that I Get By?

People have asked me over and over how it is that I get by? Even now with the tragic death of my brother who I am so close too. How do any of us get by? For me, it's almost impossible to explain a spiritual feeling deep in my soul that keeps me focused and reminds me that life is temporary but how we choose to act in this life is eternal. It doesn't make life any easier only more tolerable.

After learning of my failing heart I submitted a blog called Good News. Here are a few paragraphs from that entry:

"What gives me comfort and peace? The love I feel from my wife, family, and friends. Thanks to all of you we literally feel the arms of God around us."

"I also find great comfort in my faith. I know that God lives. Jesus is the Christ. He is my friend. Life is part of a three act play. We are now experiencing the challenges of the 2nd act. In time, all of us will begin act three as we pass through death and wait for the resurrection made possible by Jesus Christ who loosed the bands of physical death. All of us receive that divine gift because of His kindness and power. We will have new and improved bodies to enjoy eternal life in the presence of good and kind people."

"Some of us may need a physical transplant but we must also, all of us, experience a spiritual transplant. I strive for that every day of my life because I know I am far from perfect in kindness and friendship. But, through faith, repentance, and baptism we may begin the process of having our spiritual heart transplant made possible by the suffering of our Savior in Gethsemane and on the Cross. Because of Jesus we don't have to die spiritually. He will heal our hearts and we will feel free."

I feel peace because of your prayers, thoughts, and hopes in my behalf! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! You are true friends and family.

Once again, Lyrics to My Life's Anthem (Bring the Rain by Mercyme)

I can count a million times
People asking me how I
Can praise You with all that
I've gone through
The question just amazes me
Can circumstances possibly
Change who I forever am in You

Maybe since my life was changed
Long before these rainy days
It's never really ever crossed my mind
To turn my back on you, oh Lord
My only shelter from the storm
But instead I draw closer through these times
So I pray

Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings You glory
And I know there'll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that's what it takes to praise You
Jesus, bring the rain

I am yours regardless of
the clouds that may loom above
because you are much greater than my pain
you who made a way for me
suffering is Your destiny
so tell me whats a little rain?

Learn more about my faith and the root of what aids me in times of trial:
http://thedoctrineofchrist.blogspot.com/