February 24, 2012
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Today I Cried
Today I cried
-for my mother and the empty bed she sleeps in every night.
-for my brother and his loss of a fellow worker in the gospel.
-for my sister and for her loss of a counselor and encourager.
-for my nephews who see an empty chair each time they visit grandma.
-for my sons who will never get to know their grandpa better.
-for myself and the empty spot in my heart.
-for the sermons unpreached and the babies unheld.
-for the prayers unprayed and for the songs unsung.
And while I cried, I sang hymns that I learned as a child.
-hymns of hope.
-hymns of grace.
-hymns of forgiveness.
-hymns of the gospel and our heavenly Father's love.
As I sang, my thoughts turned to the struggles each of us face and my thoughts turned to prayers.
-prayers for my mother and the battles she now faces alone.
-prayers for my brother and the wisdom he needs for the days ahead.
-prayers for my sister and for strength as she helps my mother daily.
-prayers for my nephews and the needs each of them have.
-prayers for my sons and the future they face.
And prayers lead to hope.
The Lord is good and has never forsaken us.
He has brought us to the place and has promised to finish the work he has begun in us.
All our needs have been supplied and his grace is sufficient for all we face.
Nothing will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Even though I know the tears will come again, I know that the Lord will be with all of us as we continue to grieve and that he will continue to be our strength and hope.
Comments (2)
What a special post. I always enjoy reading your blog. You provide encouragement to others while you travel the road of grief yourself. Thanks for sharing!
You have borne witness to a faithful God today, Mary. May He hold your heart tenderly.
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