In Revelation 21, God showed John a vision how He, "God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more, neither shall there be anguish (sorrow and mourning) nor grief nor pain any more, for the old conditions and the former order of things have passed away." He goes on to say, "See! I make all things new."
I love that thought. Make all things new. Fresh. I think of it often. It's a phrase I clung to emotionally in my prayers throughout this experience with my dad. It's what I want for him. I want him made new. I want his body fully restored. I want him to not have to take chemo for the rest of his life. I want him to be able to eat a burrito full of beans doused in tabasco sauce without horrible side effects beyond what that meal normally brings. I want him to be able to pee through both ureters. I want him to be able to ride his horse again.
But that is my idea of making all things new. That only addresses my needs; what will make me feel better. The transformation I have witnessed in my father is far greater than what I could have orchestrated in my own power. His spirit has been made new. He is alive, truly alive. He is down right giddy to go home, see his animals, share this war story with his friends and breath the crisp Northern air deeply into his chest. Thank you Jesus. Praise the Lord. Hallelujah. My gratitude is immeasurable.
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