Proverbs 16:9 says, “A man’s heart plans his way but the Lord determines his steps.” If it is something that I will always remember about my Papa is how he was so grounded in the faith. He was the strongest and most faithful man of God I have ever known. You could find him in the church building, the recliner, reading his bible, or in his shop. Most of the time he was reading and studying God’s word. I wish I could be like him in that aspect. But I know he is walking the streets of gold in Heaven with God and singing with the Angel chorus. Probably the lead singer, too.
Papa’s livelong verse he lived by is 1 John 5:13 which says, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.” He lived his life according to the example set for us by Jesus. I have no doubt he is where he always wanted to be, and that he wants the same for all of us.
