When our hearts bleed from deep pain and grief
all we can do is trust in the one who gave us the feelings and
thank Him for the ability to cry.
To sit with another and say nothing
when their hearts are grieving…is a gift we can give them.
Our pastor taught today on Job.
The story of Job is in the Old testament about a man who loved God.
Who stayed firm and strong in his testimony in the midst of losing everything dear to him including his health.
Job lost many things and still he praised God.
I challenge you to read the book of Job.
He was a wealthy man and yet he was brought down to nothing.
Loss is part of life but we are never prepared when it happens.
Like a rug pulled out from under our feet we slam to the floor
unsure if we can get back up again.
When we reach up and ask another to be with us
we begin to realize we cannot do this walk alone.
Joining Deidra on jumping tandem with the Sunday community
{unsure of who took the photograph ~ found it in my picture file}
Lovely post, I'm glad you stopped by Behind the Gate for a visit. I look forward into visiting you again.
So true that we cannot do this alone, Sharon. But God is good to share comfort in many ways. Thanks for your lovely meditation and for visiting me at Doorkeeper. Blessings!
Thank God that He never ever leaves us. He is always there. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your sweetness.
V
Aw, Sharon, good to "see" you again. And I understand the Job story. Sometimes I do well reading; sometimes I want to pull their hair and mine! But God is an amazing character, and that's all we can rely upon. I expect Job is one of the most popular members of the heavenly population. And he deserves it!
Only God can truly comfort the tears of deep pain and loss… and only God can redeem and restore to satisfy the soul. Great post! 🙂