His Treasures
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:20-21 NIV
I stood at the foot of the bed, where my husband lay dying. Our daughter Kathy lay next to him, lovingly rubbing her dad’s cheek and said, “I got all my good qualities from you, Daddy.” She glanced back at me and smiled, “I only got a couple from her.” Ed grinned.
I was grateful that each of our children had some precious one-on-one time with their dad during his last days on earth.
Together, as a family, we’d made a choice; with the help of Hospice, we’d keep him comfortable and cared for at home. No hospital. No tubes. Only loving care for the husband and father who had put his God and his family first his whole life. We were his treasures.
What are our treasures?
Heavenly Father, as I ponder Your birth, I want to make sure my treasures are stored in heaven. Amen.
Reprinted from
The King’s Daughters
By BJ Bassett
B. J. Bassett encourages others as an author, teacher and
speaker. Her books include a contemporary novel, Gillian’s Heart; a historical novel Lily; Sweet Charity; A Touch of Grace—The G.R.A.C.E. Ministries Story;
and coauthor of a children’s devotional My
Time with God, Focus on the Family, Heritage Builders, with over 55,000
copies sold.
Magazines, devotional booklets, curriculum and newspaper
publishers include Focus on the Family,
Woman’s World, The Quiet Hour, Pathways to
God, Devotions, Harcourt Brace,
WordAction, Gospel Publishing and Times Standard (newspaper).
She teaches writing workshops at Umpqua Community College,
Roseburg, OR and at writer’s conferences. As a speaker for Stonecroft
Ministries, she tells her story of rejection and acceptance, not only in life,
but as a writer as well. She also offers book talks, including discussion
questions and shares the journey -- from the seed of an idea to a published
book.
She enjoys reading, jigsaw puzzles, knitting, munching warm
scones oozing with butter and strawberry jam and sipping earl grey tea.
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