I appreciate the levity with which you began this post, especially since you balanced it with some Poe-like existential truths at the end. Psalm 90:10 is now one of my new favorite verses- it is why I love the Bible and literature in general. We can glean such wisdom on how to best live our lives by the Author and Pefector, and also by the touched authors who generously shared their words and wisdom in generations past.
It’s been a few weeks since this post, but I finally read it today - I think with good reason. A tragedy happened two days ago on Crows Run, and we’ve lost a wonderful Christian teacher and family man. I need God’s word today. I needed it to open my heart. Thank you for this!
I'm so sorry to hear about this loss, Kim. I didn't know about it before now. Praising God for the comforting truth and promises His word extends to His children. Psalm 90 is such a wonderful psalm.
TBH, I wasn't sure how encouraging this essay would be as I was really struggling with grief when I wrote it.
What gave me courage and hope was reading verse after verse exhorting me "not to fear!" Do not fear death or the enemy who threatens it for the Lord holds us in the palm of His hand and no one and nothing can snatch us from Him. We are eternally secure in Him. In this world we will have heartache and loss, but do not despair! for Christ has overcome death. Amen.
Lifting this man's family and all who are grieving his loss up to our compassionate and loving Lord.
Coincidentally I posted a note this morning that was also about death and used the phrase "white knuckling" in it. I posted first--haha! Loved your message today! It was encouraging.
I *loved* that story Mom!! Thank you for sharing it--I need to print it out. I'm really thankful God was able to use my words to encourage you because I wasn't sure how encouraging it would be when I wrote it! (I was really struggling with grief at that time and needed encouraging of my own <3 )
I appreciate the levity with which you began this post, especially since you balanced it with some Poe-like existential truths at the end. Psalm 90:10 is now one of my new favorite verses- it is why I love the Bible and literature in general. We can glean such wisdom on how to best live our lives by the Author and Pefector, and also by the touched authors who generously shared their words and wisdom in generations past.
It’s been a few weeks since this post, but I finally read it today - I think with good reason. A tragedy happened two days ago on Crows Run, and we’ve lost a wonderful Christian teacher and family man. I need God’s word today. I needed it to open my heart. Thank you for this!
I'm so sorry to hear about this loss, Kim. I didn't know about it before now. Praising God for the comforting truth and promises His word extends to His children. Psalm 90 is such a wonderful psalm.
TBH, I wasn't sure how encouraging this essay would be as I was really struggling with grief when I wrote it.
What gave me courage and hope was reading verse after verse exhorting me "not to fear!" Do not fear death or the enemy who threatens it for the Lord holds us in the palm of His hand and no one and nothing can snatch us from Him. We are eternally secure in Him. In this world we will have heartache and loss, but do not despair! for Christ has overcome death. Amen.
Lifting this man's family and all who are grieving his loss up to our compassionate and loving Lord.
Such an important message, Vanessa! And beautifully shared. “…these truths create solid ground on which I can rest my grieving heart.” Amen!!
So thankful for our "Solid Rock!" Where would be without Him? I don't want to think about it.
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Coincidentally I posted a note this morning that was also about death and used the phrase "white knuckling" in it. I posted first--haha! Loved your message today! It was encouraging.
I *loved* that story Mom!! Thank you for sharing it--I need to print it out. I'm really thankful God was able to use my words to encourage you because I wasn't sure how encouraging it would be when I wrote it! (I was really struggling with grief at that time and needed encouraging of my own <3 )