The subject of life and death has been on my mind lately as our class has had a disproportionate number of us who have lost a loved one in the last few weeks. I am admittedly not good at knowing what to say much less what to do to comfort someone who has lost a loved one.There are no words, really. I do know that the Holy Spirit is very good at comforting and whose very purpose is to comfort so I lift my friends up to Him.
Like many of you, I also have a dear friend who is battling cancer. Again, not very good at knowing what to say that will ease her suffering. Even though life is filled with pain and suffering, each one of us clings to life. We want to live. We will sometimes go to extraordinary measures to prolong our life here on this earth. Even still there is sickness and death that we don't understand. With every friend or family member that passes, I am reminded of how very fragile life actually is. While I do not understand why my good friend has to suffer, I do marvel at her courage and grace in the face of her suffering. I can actually see God's beautiful face shine through her. It also compels me to give thanks for the health and strength I presently enjoy, knowing full well that it is a precious gift for today. Mostly it reminds me of the short time that I have to bring glory to my God and King.
Now for something a little lighter...
baptising from jesusfreaks96 on GodTube.
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