And thank you so much for being our friends and people that we can share these life changing events with. You have been faithful, and God chose to work a miracle in this man. Now, please send the family a personal email or note and tell them how you celebrate with them, and that you are still praying for them. Even if you don't send a card or note, pray for them as you read this, asking God to bless their ministry, to inspire them, and to protect them from harm. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
Life can be very difficult at times.
Anyone who has lived long knows this. At the same time, even our worst nightmares are staging periods for our great redemption. Our loneliest moments are the waiting room of our final and full adoption into the very presence and family of the King of Ages. With the Spirit living inside us, we are assured of the ultimate destination of our lives, no matter where the current scene in life's drama places us. So let's live as those who have not finally arrived, not those who have made their home and placed their hope in what is present.