Heaven Rules in my life

 "And as it was commanded to leave the stump of the roots of the tree, your kingdom shall be confirmed for you from the time that you know that Heaven rules." ~Daniel 4:26

Heaven Rules. God reigns. In spite of earthly kings and rulers and kingdoms. Who we think should be elected as our representatives, senators, president fades in the knowing that God allows certain rulers and leaders to lead for a time. God controls what we can't see behind the scenes. When we are wondering, "What is God doing? and Why would he allow this to happen?", Heaven Rules. 

When our loves ones become sick and die. When we don't understand why a certain diagnosis is happening. When life events seem hard and unfair. We can take comfort knowing that God is in control. Even when we can't see the outcome in the end right now. 

How does heaven rule in my life? Right now? 

Last year, at this time, I was texting my dad with WhatsApp and he recently had an x-ray that gave good results, although they could not clearly see what was going on in his right lung due to the flushes he had just been through at the University hospital in Omaha. I was writing a blogpost about fall memories and he went through pictures he could find and sent me photos of photos for my post. He was letting me know about future appointments and his low energy. 

I am so thankful for Josh's techy knowledge as he helped dad download WhatsApp on his phone while mom was still alive so I could text and call him for updates. Little did I know that our time with him would be so short, not even another year. 

I am so comforted by the fact that God rules, reigns, and is sovereign. Even though my dad is not here anymore. For reasons I don't know, God decided that He would bring my dad into His presence less than a year after my mom passed from this earth. I can rest assured that God knows best even when I don't understand the what and the why. 

Heaven rules in my present story as I go about my daily teaching tasks and interact with my students. Heaven rules as I pray over friendships, the ladies in my Bible study, my students, my GriefShare group, my supporters and my family. Heaven rules as I plan out my day, keeping in mind that my purpose is to glorify God and to be a good witness for Him. Heaven rules as I plan for next year when I go on home assignment with finding someone to care for Messerschmitt for a year. Heaven rules as I trust God to care for my precious kitty (kitty lovers will understand), but also as I unravel what my life will look like in the US for a year. Heaven rules as I seek God's direction for my future, not only for next year but for the years following. 

What I desire most is for people to see that God is glorified in and through my life. That God is in control and that everyday, He would humble my heart as I am seeding his direction.