As I sit in prayer, the only thing that makes any sense is that life in this world is temporary... for some temporary is longer than others, and God is with us as we walk through the joy and the pain. He longs for us to lean on Him and grieves when we push Him away to face our pain alone... just as a mother grieves as her children push away and rush head long into disaster. He sees where we are and where we are going, and He longs to take our hand so we don't venture off into danger. Why are we like rebellious children, pushing Him away as though He doesn't know what is best? When will our eyes open and our arms and embrace Him as father, protector, comforter, Holy God - creator of all?
My mind and heart ache for His comfort as we try to make sense of Austin's death and move into Katie's wedding. Two young people; two different paths. Why Austin? Why now? Why a motorcycle accident rather than any other kind of tragedy? Lord, I feel like a little child with all of my "whys" but I trust you to know the path through this and up ahead. Take my hand and walk me through. Pick Katie up and carry her through. Make yourself known to Austin's family and friends so that they my know your peace, strength and eternal love; so that through this loss much would be found.
The eternal God is your refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms - Deuteronomy 33:27
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