Destiny Calls Grace Home
“I knew that I’ve come to the end, but it doesn’t mean I’ve come to the end of what God’s called me to do. He has just called me in a different way - in a different, specific way - so now I’m doing the same thing but in a different manner. So we don’t give up and we don’t retire because our bodies get older, we ask God to give us the strength for what He calls us to do. It’s not what we do that impresses God, it’s who we are.”
- GRACE BARNES
Yesterday evening, September 9th, Destiny Called, and our Links Family has lost our Matriarch, our Spiritual Mother, our Prayer Champion, and biggest advocate. Grace Barnes finished her race and left this world to enter the eternal presence of Jesus.
Grace’s life is a consistent and faithful testimony to the power and grace of God. From surviving the War as a young girl in London to following God’s call to reach and minister to the nations, the impact of her life of service resonates around the world. Grace lived with a courageous faith that has challenged all of us to greater things. Overcoming hardships and trials along the way, she never stopped pointing people to Jesus.
Our unexpected loss is heaven’s gain. We are grateful for her steady presence, leadership, and influence through the years, and there would be no Links without the persistence and many sacrifices of Grace. We join a grateful, global community in praying for Norman, her many friends, her spiritual brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, grandsons and granddaughters, and extended family.
Well done, Grace. Thank you for finishing your race like only you could. Your example of being a faithful servant is something we will carry with us for all our days. Your legacy is more than you could ever imagine, and we look forward to the day when we will see you again. We love you.
Love,
Your Links Family
In lieu of flowers, Grace has lovingly requested that donations be made to Links.
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If you would like to send a message to Norman in honor of Grace, please leave a comment below or send a private message here. He will check them regularly. Thank you for your love of Norman & Grace.
“Fly away, when heaven calls my name. Fly away, I'll never be the same.”
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