Rachel Leigh

Nearly two years ago my Grandfather passed away! For those who have heard me speak of him, you will already know how much I adored him, learnt from him and continue to be inspired by him. Throughout my days I have never met someone I deem as ‘strong’ as him. His inner strength shown through the love of his family is something I will carry forever. When my Granny was very poorly he continued to look after her in everyway, changing her sheets sometimes 5 times a night, even at the age of 85 himself.

My Great-Grandfather read Romans (8:28-39) to my Grandfather (then aged 20) on the eve of the Second World War for strength and inspiration to his family. Some 69 years later it was passage I had the honour of reading at the service for my Grandfather’s Funeral. Whilst an emotional day, I found the strength (taken from the strength of my Grandfather) to read the passage. Today and on many occasions during the past two years I have thought of the words in this passage and it always gives me strength and now I am honoured to be able to share it with you too:

 Romans – More Than Conquerors

 ‘For the sake we face death all day long, we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.’

 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.