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...

unshakable

wanna see something cool? If you did not read my last blog about Paul (see "unstoppable"--below), please do so before reading this:

In Psalm 15, David asks God two questions (which is really the same question asked two different ways): "who is able to live where you are?"

The answer: the one who walks/works/speaks with integrity/righteousness/truth. He is the same on the outside as he is on the inside.

In relating to others, the one who lives where God is,is the one who speaks truth and does not slander his neighbor--he walks with integrity by doing no evil to his neighbor--he works righteousness by taking care of his neighbor.

The one who lives where God is hates what God hates and loves what God loves. What he says he will do--does not vacillate.

The one who lives with God despenses resources without taking record or expecting anything in return. He gives to take care of the innocent.

He is on top--with the King of the Mountain!

Did you see Paul? Unshakable!

If you see Paul there, can you see God doing the same thing with you?

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