Wednesday, November 16, 2005

THIS IS WHAT'S REAL....
Wednesday night at church we all had an opportunity to share something since we are in our Thanksgiving season. One of my favorite Scriptures in John 14. Thinking of Larry, and how little time he has left with his life as he knows it, this Scripture has been on my heart. I love the whole chapter, but I only shared the first few verses..."Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." I'm thankful this Thanksgiving season, that God is preparing a place for Larry in Heaven. (I'm sure it's ready by now!!) Most people think of death in abstract terms, because the human mind can't really comprehend it. But, for those of us who have dealt with the death of a loved one, it's a little more real. I love John chapter 14. Very comforting. I loved the comfort my sister was able to give her little nursing home lady. Just a touch and a question... yep, this is what's real.

2 comments:

Kimberly said...

One of my comforting Scriptures is the one that talks about seasons. A time to laugh and a time to cry. The grandness of God's plan is hard to comprehend, but He's so good.

Pat V said...

I remember when Ryan died and we were all at your house. The pain was almost palpable but the joy and peace was even more so. We were able to laugh and comfort because we have the grace ofour loving Father.. Praise His name!