GLORIOUS LIVING
FAREWELL
IS NOT GOODBYE
Article by Apostle Connie Foster
Harp of God Ministries in Detroit, Michigan
Sadly, enough when we hear “farewell”, we automatically feel a void
in our hearts right from the beginning
of hearing that we must bid someone or something “goodbye”. The Webster dictionary defines the word “farewell”
as a word used to express good wishes on parting as in marking someone’s departure. Usually stated as “see you later or so long”. I wish to use this expression to depict this departure as
not being the finally act. There will someday be a “we shall meet again”.
Life has many facets or changes that affect our daily lives forcing us to adjust so that we can move forward.
Over the years, I’ve lost loved ones that were very dear to me, my father and brother, and a very dear best friend. This
is how it was for me; ; I didn’t realize how valuable their relationships were until they were no longer here. Relationships
that mean the most to you are so casually taken to be around forever. We are to embrace change or someone moving on. I found that what we shared was more valuable than I could imagine, so I bid farewell to my loved ones. Let’s hold on to memories that are good and not linger to hold the things that did not bring or give pleasurable moments. Every life experience is teachable, supportive and sometimes ridiculous but we should take it as it comes and keep it moving.
I offer prayer for those that may be struggling over the loss of their loved ones and I pray that healing will come to comfort you so that your ‘goodbye’ could become a ‘farewell’ and that the necessary preparation will be made to possibly see them again; even if it’s in the security of knowing that what you feel is real and they will always be with you. That’s how I manage to live on still hearing my father’s voice filled with laughter and his words strong with encouragement. That of my brother, he was my road dog, my homey and my buddy and sometimes he thought he was my daddy, but he has a wonderful son and family that I can pour that same love into. A few years ago, I lost of my best friend; “God bless you, Elder” that encouraged me in my Christian walk and helped me in my Christian walk and
" .... I pray that healing will come to comfort you so that your ‘goodbye’ could become a ‘farewell’...."