Grief – Gina (Akao) Decker

Prayer Devotional: Day 179

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. – John 10:27‭-‬28 NIV In this world, there is death. My dad passed away on March 14th, and because of that, I neverContinue reading “Prayer Devotional: Day 179”

Prayer Journal: Day 334

Day 334 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. – 2 Timothy 3:14‭-‬15 NIVContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 334”

Prayer Journal: Day 314

Day 314 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. – 1 Peter 4:8 NIV I never understood grief until I lost my dad. In a similar way, I understood love better after I married my husband. Love acts like a filter on how we see the world. God’sContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 314”

Prayer Journal: Day 306

Day 306 Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you. – John 16:22 NKJV Jesus knew that His disciples would grieve after he died, but He also knew that He would be resurrected. It is not a commonContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 306”

Prayer Journal: Day 195

Day 195 A Reflection on the Five-Year Anniversary of my Dad’s Death Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. – Psalms 19:14 KJV Today, on the five-year anniversary of my dad’s death, I am taking a moment toContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 195”

Prayer Journal: Day 11. A Reflection about Death, Grief, and Peace.

Day 11 Today on the anniversary of 9/11, I would like to share a reflection about death, grief, and peace. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and mindsContinue reading “Prayer Journal: Day 11. A Reflection about Death, Grief, and Peace.”

The Four-year Anniversary of My Dad’s Death: A Reflection on His Fondness for Star Trek

March 14, 2020 will be the four-year anniversary of my dad’s passing. My dad, Henry Akao, was a “trekie.” I remember watching episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation with him when I was a kid. One of my dad’s all-time favorite things to say to me was, “Study hard; get an A; become anContinue reading “The Four-year Anniversary of My Dad’s Death: A Reflection on His Fondness for Star Trek”

A Tribute to My Dad on the Anniversary of His Death

Today is the three-year anniversary of the death of my dad. In life, my dad taught me many things, but in death, he continues to teach me, although he is physically no longer with us. This year, the lesson is mindfulness. Last year, I failed to completely unplug from technology on March 14th, which disruptedContinue reading “A Tribute to My Dad on the Anniversary of His Death”