My word for July 31st is HEAVY
My heart is heavy today. We received the news that a friend, who is very ill,
may be on the last leg of life. It
saddens me for family and friends.
My heart is aching for the children that will have to experience the
next phases of their lives without their mother. I pray for this
family and for others, with whom I don’t even know, that are struggling with
letting someone they love go. Death
will ease the pain for the loved one who has been suffering, but the family’s
pain is just beginning.
It is difficult to understand the ways of life and death in
certain situations. Why do young
parents have to die? The separation
of a loved one is hard to bear. It
is very painful for those left behind.
We know that death is a part
of life, but it is hard to comprehend when it is someone that has many years
left. However, we must not fear
death. Death isn’t the end it is
the beginning. Because of what
Christ did for us we will live forever.
We must rejoice in the victory.
He has promised,” I will never leave the, nor forsake thee”. (Hebrews 13:5) The key to this scripture is the word
never. As long as we keep our eye
on Him He will never desert us. Remember
when Peter took his eyes off of the Lord he began to sink. Don’t take your eyes off of Him. When you stay focused on the Lord you
will be filled with an unfailing strength.
At the time of death the Lord has taken the soul to live
with Him forever in heaven. Our
family or friend is now an angel, a guardian angel for us. Hovering over us every minute of
everyday, guarding us from danger and loving us from above.
Matthew 11:28(NIV)
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you
rest.
Dear Lord please help us through difficult times such as
death. We press our hearts close
to You when our hearts are heavy.
We understand that after death there is a joyous reunion with You. Lead us to You to ease our pain and
give us rest and strength during our time of sorrow. During 2012 we will keep our eyes on You.
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