My heart is aching at the moment for just a bit ago, I heard from a friend that his wife is nearing the end of a long battle with cancer. I know that there are many prayers that have gone up on her behalf. It is easy to try to look for answers or reasons as to why God allows things to happen or not happen. The truth is, we don't know.
Perhaps instead of trying to explain what we do not know, we need to be focusing on what we do know. God infinitely loves us and that even when our very world is ripped apart, that has not changed. When all is stripped away, God still remains.
Greetings in the name of Jesus the author and perfector of our faith. I have had to learn the heard way Not to questions Gods dealings with us - for we walk by faith not be sight. Remember the Children of Israel, they grumbled and complained and the scripture calls them the unbelieving generation.
His way is often not easy but we do not walk it alone. We often fail to remember that pain, suffering, sorrow and death will fall upon us all at one time or another whether we follow Christ or not. That is a part of living in a fallen world.
I am so glad we do NOT have to walk through it alone!
Thank you. I learned just a little bit ago she passed away a few hours ago. Unfortunately my friend lives across the country but I am very thankful that God is with him and his family and that though we can't be there with them, my husband and I can pray for them.
Perhaps instead of trying to explain what we do not know, we need to be focusing on what we do know. God infinitely loves us and that even when our very world is ripped apart, that has not changed .
Very powerful words! So often the cry goes out "Why, God, Why?" when may be we should just be listening for the still small voice.
Ironically, we sang the song I posted in this blog at church this morning. I'm listening to it once again. I am so glad that regardless of what we may face, God still remains and His love never changes.
Sad times indeed. I pray that he finds comfort in the God who has carried him through so much these past few years. What you sayis very true, when all is stripped away all that remains is Jesus .
take the world, but give me Jesus,
All its joys are but a name;
But His love abideth ever,
Through eternal years the same.
Refrain:
Oh, the height and depth of mercy!
Oh, the length and breadth of love!
Oh, the fullness of redemption,
Pledge of endless life above!
Take the world, but give me Jesus,
Sweetest comfort of my soul;
With my Savior watching o’er me,
I can sing though billows roll.
Take the world, but give me Jesus,
Let me view His constant smile;
Then throughout my pilgrim journey
Light will cheer me all the while.
Take the world, but give me Jesus;
In His cross my trust shall be,
Till, with clearer, brighter vision,
Face to face my Lord I see.
Thank you K and your friends for the prayers for me and my family. Please don't stop! It has been 3 weeks and I could still fall apart. I'm up tonight because I don't want to shut my eyes and see the memories. I loved that girl!
It is very good to see you again, my friend. My prayers will continue to be with you and your family. back to CB! May it bless you as it has blessed me!
Praying for you and yours as are many here at CB. And yes it is good to see you here at CB.
Love & Hugs
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