Saturday I had the honor of celebrating the life of Brady Thomas Meyer. Brady is a triplet. He lived in utero for 30 weeks and on this earth for 14 days. As I prepared to attend his memorial service, it occurred to me that Brady had most likely accomplished more for God's kingdom in 14 days than I have in 47 years.
During his short time on this earth Brady touched and affected the lives of hundreds and hundreds of people throughout the country. During his life, he brought many people closer to God than they had ever been - some who rarely or never pray, began to pray; some who occasionally pray, prayed harder and more often; many who had never fasted, spent 24 hours in prayer and fasting for Brady. And all of those prayers were answered, maybe not in the way we had hoped for, but answered none the less.
His life also allowed us to watch true faith being lived out in the lives of his parents, Andy and Cathy, whose faith has been steadfast in what many of us would perceive as the worst of tragedies.
In celebration and honor of Brady, and his family (parents Andy & Cathy, big brother Eli, and sister and brother, Jordan and Drew), I challenge each of us to examine our own discipleship and ask, "Am I making a difference?". My guess is you probably are. Then ask, "Could I be doing more?"
In 14 short days, Brady Thomas Meyer touched hundreds of lives. How many lives will you touch in the time God gives you?
My prayer:"Then [Jesus] said to them, "Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For he who is least among you all - he is the greatest." " Luke 9:48
Thank you for the Meyer family and the difference they are making for your kingdom. Lord, I too want to make a difference for your kingdom. Show me what you would have me do and then give me the strength and courage to do it. Amen.
Note: To learn more about the journey of the Meyer's and the lives of Brady, Jordan, Drew and Eli, you may visit their web site at: www.babyhomepages.net/andycathy_meyer.
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You are SO right; Brady made such a difference to many, many people. And now, so are the other two. Many people are praying for their continued healing/growing and keep up with the blog daily...I know I do. :-) Andy and Kathy are two of the most amazing, strong people I know.
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