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Today we’re simply gonna take a quick look at Hebrews 9:27 - “It is appointed unto man once to die and after this the judgment.” It’s not necessarily one of those comforting Bible verses you curl up with at night while trying to fall asleep. It’s nothing like the 23rd Psalm. Today, let’s just focus on the first part of that verse.

A day of appointment comes to us all. We can be certain of one thing in this life—at some point, it ends. The ending is never easy for family and friends. In fact, it can be devastating. It sucks the marrow right out of the bones of our lives and leaves us dry and empty.

When I think about Greg’s death in light of Hebrews 9:27, it gives me comfort in an odd sort of way. It relieves me of the worry and stress of “did I do enough,” “did I pray enough,” and “what do I regret?” That last thing is a big thing on the widow’s list, because most of us have regrets. We regret moments we could’ve spent and didn’t. We regret words we’ve spoken that we shouldn’t. We regret time denied. But, if we think about those things in light of the above verse, the day was already appointed. And nothing could stop it.

I’m often asked if I believe God changes His mind about things. I do. I fervently believe we have opportunities to bombard heaven’s gates with our prayers and touch the throne room of God. However, I also believe there are things about which God does not change His mind. And in my situation, with my husband, it was the date of Greg’s death. I say this only as a human can speak. Maybe God did change His mind multiple times over the years, and yet at last, the day came, and Greg died. I don’t pretend to understand the mind of God. That’s why He’s God and I’m Elaine The Ninja Life Coach.

I don’t know the answer to these questions. I only know that on Greg’s appointed day, he passed from this life into his next. I know that one day, I will do the same. I don’t know when, and I don’t know how, but I do know it’s inevitable. And I’m okay with that. Just knowing that one day everything will be perfected gives me joy and peace when I struggle. I hope it does the same for you.

If you feel so inclined, please leave a comment. I’d love to hear from you about your experience.

God bless! Maranatha!