Not having known Pastor Brady during my adult years and only hearing of him through others, I’m sure my heart is not as saddened to hear of his home going as others. What my heart is feeling is a great deal of gratitude for the impact that this godly man has had on our family in so many ways. When Mama told me about his passing yesterday I had to ask for further details so I could share it with Joel. I felt ashamed at first. After all, this is the man that was so instrumental in my parents salvation, their marriage (not to mention the others within the family) and their general development as Christians.
As I told Joel about this man, I couldn’t help but be so thankful for the time that he took with my parents when they were my age and how that time has so greatly affected my life. Without his guidance I know I wouldn’t be where I am today, much less the rest of my family. I guess this is one of those circumstances that one never knows how far reaching their actions go until they reach eternity. How blessed we each are to have known this man and be receipents of his ministry. Now that I’ve had time to think through everything, I consider this man to be part of my godly heritage. Not of my blood heritage, but my heavenly heritage. How blessed we are.
