In Loving Memory of our Mom

As I remember Mom today, I am thankful for her once again. How blessed we were to have her for the years we did. Though today, the focus is on moms, my heart can't help but look to Christ as I am so aware of Mom being in His presence this moment. My longing is not so much for her but to be in His presence with her glorying in my Redeemer who bought me with His precious blood. This morning as I worshipped with fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, I was reminded that the goal of the Christian is not heaven or eternal life but CHRIST and knowing Him which is what John 17:3 says, "And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent."
As I have wondered about God's purposes in taking Mom home, I do believe first and foremost that all God does is good and for His glory, and I also believe God wants to use her death to impart life, not physical life but life to the souls of her family and friends that have not put their hope in this Christ. With all this said, in loving memory of her, I pray that the eyes of hearts would be opened to see this glorious Christ that she now sees face to face. He alone is worthy to receive all honor and glory! Psalm 63:8 says, "My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me." May we cling to Him continually as He is the one that sustains us!