We had dinner last night with a couple who lost their 16 year old son recently. The words they shared, their experience dealing with this kind of loss and their example of faithfulness and love were no less than inspiring. One of the most helpful discussions we had was the concept that every day, we heal a little bit more; ever day, we are strengthened by God.
This morning is a new day for me; a day when a little of the “pre-June 3” motivation is welling up; a day when the Bible verse comes to mind of God’s new mercies…
Lamentations 3:22-24
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for him.”
In this new day, I will wait for God to renew me and I will remember that He is faithful and beyond understanding.
todd
“My Grace is sufficient” Words I held on to everyday after my daughter died. and still do. I offer my encouragement to you and your family. Crying to the Lord is good…healing. We learn to live, maybe different than before, but strengthened by the Trust that grows out of it, the hope that is real…even when seeds of doubt creep in. God is so good. He sends so many blessings during our storms. Take comfort in knowing so many are praying comfort, strength and sunshine on all of you. My heart is heavy and I am so sorry for your pain….hold tight and know God loves you all so very much.
We send your family hugs and prayers daily and yet we know this isn’t quite enough. We do it anyway because we love you and “want to help” somehow…..praise God that we don’t have to be the ones to shoulder this pain alone. His mercies ARE new every morning. Continue to lean on him. His shoulders are much broader than ours.