Loss seems to be everywhere.
Not the kind of loss like I lost my keys.
Loss like I am ready for heaven.
People all around me are suffering. In the past 5 days, two different families have come to my attention after losing babies. Both of them were about 6 months old. Loss. Why?
I talk with my girlfriend who is dealing with her daughter having a brain tumor. Loss.
Children losing their childhood. Brothers and sisters losing their innocence.
With all this pain in this world, why do I cling to a God who could heal and yet doesn't? Or does he, just not like we ask?
When I feel like there are no answers for these questions, I think of what my life would be like without my faith and trust in God.
Ugly.
There is so little that one person can do for another. So, I do the one thing I can. PRAY!
Pray that the God of all Comfort will guard these families minds and hearts and use these circumstances to grow closer to Him. To the truth that sets us free.
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- We've had joy & disaster. We married in 2000 and have had four amazing kids. We've also had a son with special needs in 2002, had a daughter die in 2005, and Josh became a quadriplegic in 2007. This is us -- finding joy amidst the pain--it's a big mess...but it's our big mess.
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3 comments:
Shelly Rae...I am proud to be called your sister. You are inspiration even to someone who sees you everyday and knows that you burp and say shocking things:) I would not be who I am without you. I love you.
Me
Your writing made me think of Psalm 73:25, "Whom have I in heaven but You?" There is so much pain, true. How would I handle it without God?
I appreciate your honesty and your questions. So does God.
I have been reading a lot of the posts. I wish I had read this previously....you and Josh are such amazing people. You really inspire me to be a stronger person. With all you have dealt with in life...you are in such great spirit with life and God.
As for your sister in law. I will keep her in my prayers. That is truly heartbreaking.
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