Let me tell you about one of the most awesome displays of God that I have seen...
You all know Bri's cat was sick. Though on Saturday night she seemed to be doing better, she took a turn on Sunday. Brianna had been at the science fair so I called William and found out they were on their way home.
When Brianna arrived she was very distraught to see how ill the cat was, but she continued to pray and beg God not to take her cat. Girly Girl would lift her little head when Brianna walked into the room. She was so happy Bri was home. Brianna asked me why God was taking her cat when she earnestly prayed with faith that she would be healed. William and I began to pray that God would use this to strengthen her faith and that Satan would not be allowed any victory.
Sunday evening Girly Girl vomited a little and Brianna became even more upset, taking her outside to rock her. It was at this time that I approached Bri about having the cat put to sleep. The vet had assured us that Girly Girl was not in pain, but my Brianna was and I was wondering if that was the right thing to do.
Brianna has said early on that if she ever were in pain, she would have her put to sleep, but when I mentioned this she was so, so upset about having to make that choice and pleaded that we pray and ask God to take her now.
As she rocked this sweet cat, William and I laid hands on the cat and on Brianna and began to pray for God to take her then. As we finished our prayer, Brianna looked up and said Girly Girl was gone. It was the most amazing thing I have seen. It was like God was telling Bri that He heard her cries to keep her cat, but when she realized it was time to let go, He responding in the only way that a loving Father would do.
I asked Brianna later what she thought of God's involvement in this and she replied that she was amazed at how He cares, even about her cat.
Thank you Lord that you are not only a King and a Ruler, but a father and a friend.
We all miss Girly Girl very much. I am still surprised at the things that I did for a cat, but I am completely amazed at the love my daughter displayed for God's creature.
6 comments:
Okay! That sent chills all over my body and now I have to shave my legs again!
I am sorry that it was not God's will to heal Girly Girl and you had to say goodbye to her. I hope in the days to come you know the God of all comfort in a new way.
I LOVE the timing of GOD's answer He is so AWESOME
Wow that gave me chills also. What an amazing God experience Bri will have for the rest of her life. What a precious - although sad- moment for Bri and your family.
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Wow . . . now I have to go re-apply my mascara. Being a "cat-person" I could feel not only her pain, but yours as mom. May God bless you all in this time of transitioning and remembering all of the time you did get to have with your sweet Girly Girl.
Pam
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