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...

Setsubun 節分 (Japan)

神は私たちを愛しておられ、個人的に神を知ることができるように、私たちを造ってくださいました。
神の愛
「神は、実に、そのひとり子をお与えになったほどに、世を愛された。それは彼を信じる者が、一人として滅びることなく、永遠の命を持つためである。」(ヨハネ3:16)
神の計画
「その永遠の命とは、彼らが唯一のまことの神であるあなたと、あなたの遣わされたイエス・キリストを知ることです。」(ヨハネ17:3)
では、私たちが神を知る上で、妨げとなっていることは何でしょうか?

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