In Memory

So this week was hard. Busy and filled with emotions. As most of you know Jeff's papa Red went home to be with the Lord and his service was Tuesday. The service was beautiful and exhibited what I think we all want to go on at our funeral.
Ralph "Red" Hicks was an amazing man who left an AMAZING legacy. In the small town of Kermit Texas this man planted his feet and made it his home. What seemed to be the whole town showing up for the services, ended up being just that. You see. People will remember Red. They will remember what a Godly man looked and acted like. (minus the horrific gas) Stories were told of Red at work and at home. Even up until the day he passed but all of them had one thing in common. He loved the Lord and it was never about him. You see Red had it right. In all the hussle and bussle of life, the in and out of the day. We must stay focused. I was never able to become as close to him as I should have. However after what I expirienced Tuesday is all I need and I am proud to have had and known him as a Papa in-law.
James tell us to be quick to speak and slow to anger.( 2 ears and 1 mouth). Proverbs tells us as Iron sharpens iron so does one man sharpen another. I want to be that. I want people to go to my funeral and tell stories on me that reflect my walk with the Lord.  I want my words of many to have been useful. I want journey to leave hope for others. Just like Red did.
This week Lord I ask for you to silence my tounge. Help me to be silent and alert to what you might have to say. When I do speak Lord may they be words of encouragment and grace.