Thinking of my dear friends, Ty and Nancy Osman and others who commemorate the loss of a child. Seven years may numb some of the pain but the loss is still fresh. Thanking God for a Savior who allows for their region one day!
John 11:35 Jesus Wept.
This, the shortest verse in the Bible, speaks volumes about our Savior. Our hurts break His heart. Some may wonder why He wept when He knew He was going to bring Lazarus back to life. Why didn’t He rush in and say, “Don’t be sad. Don’t worry…I got this under control”? Maybe it’s because Jesus is with us in life’s moments. He saw their grief and He grieved for and with them. He didn’t offer solutions, quote scriptures, or search for eloquent words. He simply wept with them. Jesus teaches us the importance of just being present with people who are hurting. In tragedies so great, there is truly nothing you can say or do to remove the pain or take away the grief. The best words you can speak are those uttered in prayer to the only One who can provide true comfort. Be present and be prayerful.
Father, My heart is broken for those I love who are suffering unspeakable loss. I know You love them more than I can imagine. Be close to them. Lift them up. Fill the cracks of their broken hearts with precious memories and new joys You will bring to their lives. I love You. Amen
Monday, March 4, 2019
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Daily Dose 3-3-19
Psalm 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.
Fear and anxiety should have no place in the heart of a Christian. When we live in pursuit of God’s heart, we know the powerful creator of the universe is the gentle Father who adores us. Just as a little child runs to the arms of her father for security, calming and comfort, we too have a Father eager to scoop us up in His arms and protect, soothe and love us through whatever challenges we face. When we are riddled with fear and anxiety in or hearts, we cannot freely run to our Father God with our whole heart, mind and spirit. What is it that keeps your heart in the bondage of fear and anxiety? Is it financial struggles, health issues, family concerns, work stress, rejection, loneliness, or grief? Know that your loving Father is eager to wrap you in His arms. He will strengthen, sustain and protect you. Break the shackles or fear and anxiety and freely run to your Daddy!
My Dear Abba, There are times I say I have no other place to go but to You. Forgive me! You should be the FIRST place I go. Unlock the chains of fear and anxiety so I may freely pursue you. Amen
Fear and anxiety should have no place in the heart of a Christian. When we live in pursuit of God’s heart, we know the powerful creator of the universe is the gentle Father who adores us. Just as a little child runs to the arms of her father for security, calming and comfort, we too have a Father eager to scoop us up in His arms and protect, soothe and love us through whatever challenges we face. When we are riddled with fear and anxiety in or hearts, we cannot freely run to our Father God with our whole heart, mind and spirit. What is it that keeps your heart in the bondage of fear and anxiety? Is it financial struggles, health issues, family concerns, work stress, rejection, loneliness, or grief? Know that your loving Father is eager to wrap you in His arms. He will strengthen, sustain and protect you. Break the shackles or fear and anxiety and freely run to your Daddy!
My Dear Abba, There are times I say I have no other place to go but to You. Forgive me! You should be the FIRST place I go. Unlock the chains of fear and anxiety so I may freely pursue you. Amen
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