Grief

Sometimes the news comes quick. Sometimes the news comes slow. No matter how or when it comes, grief travels in the wake of the news. Grief is heavy, weighty, a burden, especially when it involves someone deeply loved. Grief is not meant to be carried alone. It’s too heavy and may last a while—and that’s ok. That’s what family and friends are for, to share the load. Jesus stood outside the tomb of his friend and wept but He did not weep alone. It was a deep, human moment. “ Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted ” (Matt 5:4). If anyone knows how we feel in grief, it’s Him. But His grief did not linger long, as at the mention of his name, Lazarus came forth. We are not meant to dwell in grief, but should leave room enough for it. Let it run its course. Like the song says, “ Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain .” Another song says, “ The storm We will dance as it breaks The storm It will give as it takes And all of our pain is washed away Don't cry or be afraid Some things...

What the LORD makes good to me

The LORD has promised good to me:
Forgiveness of my sin;
His rescue from the deepest pits,
and healing without, within. (Ps 103:1-4)

Understand and know the LORD
Who love and judgments make known;
Holds wisdom, might and wealth from me,
As all these are His own. (Jer 9:23-24)

We know God calls and works His plan
In those whom He did choose;
These show Him love and on their behalf
Works all things for their good. (Ro. 5:8)

The Word of God is a two-edged sword
That pierces in between;
Discerning gossamer threads of being,
that none have ever seen. (Heb 4:12)

copyright, James K. Wilson, Jr., 2006.

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