I am so tired but I cant sleep. Today I got back from an amazing vacation with my family. I should be rested and relaxed but instead my head hurts, I cant talk and I am in shock. While I was gone I not only missed the Starfield concert in Abbotsford (thank God) but also missed the opportunity to say goodbye to a loving and compassionate mentor in my life, John Schmidt.
John died on Sunday. If I think about John what comes to mind is a man who knew how to trust. He knew the one and only living God to be strong and mighty to save. He had assurance of his salvation and was not afraid to stand up for his faith. He was SURE of God and served Him with his whole heart. John Schmidt was an excellent teacher and mentor. He blessed my life through his compassion and desire to see growth. He did simply let you sit idle but challenged you to grow. He was passionate.
John taught me to listen to God. His teaching helped me to understand that God not only wants to hear from us but also wants to communicate to us. He was there when I found my "safe place", he helped me to walk through darkness, and lay down burdens. It was his teaching that allowed me to understand the power of forgiveness. At the beginning of my time with John he shared Psalm 37 with me and I have carried it ever since. The words of that psalm are written on my heart.
John has changed my life forever. He touched my heart and I am so thankful to have been blessed enough to know him. I know that he is running around with Jesus, praising and glorifying His name in heaven just as he did on earth.
I hope that everyone has people in their life like John. It is these people that God uses as instruments in life. People who truly follow God through loving people as they are and encouraging them to grow into who He wants them to be.
Thanks John. I will miss you.
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I completely agree with all you said about John, he touched my life in such incredible ways as well, there was no one like him. His funeral is Friday... I can't go cause Im working but Cam is going in my place. **hugz** He was special to both of us. I wish I could give you a hug right now, I wish we could sit and share stories and grieve together.
He was a true inspiration indeed.
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