Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14
“You have to keep going. Life goes on; people die, but you must continue to live, to work, to struggle. The past cannot be recreated. Look at what is ahead.”
Henri Nouwen in A Letter of Consolation (New York, HarperCollins) 7.
I am mourning today. God called my mentor home yesterday. Dan Busby is with Jesus. Simultaneously, I celebrate that Dan has joined the great cloud of witnesses cheering us on from the heavenly stands.
Generous is our God who helps us press on despite the loss of precious people. I am sorry if you too have experienced such a lost. But we have hope thanks to the promise of the resurrection.
In the meantime, we need to keep going. Please say a prayer for me. Out of three Christian leaders, I have the privilege of running point on his memorial service. Register to attend here.
Dan taught me many things while living. One of his last lessons was teaching me how to die. I talked to the family tonight and they are thankful that he left his house in order.
Dan had most everything planned out, except what his three trusted friends will say in the service. God help me. God help us remember him in a way that lifts up Jesus.