Death ... it hits all of us in one way or another. It stings and is so utterly painful to lose someone. I have lost my real dad many years ago and just lost my step-father last year (Mom remarried a few years after Dad died.) and have lost a lot of family members and some friends. A person can be here one minute and gone the next.
Once again the reality of death has hit our community as we mourn the death of a young Christian woman, the oldest of four children. We have known her parents for a long time and have been so touched by their kind and gentle spirits and love for Christ. It was only two and a half years ago when our family was touched by another young Christian's death. Step by step with Christ by their side this family walked through the valley of the shadow of death and survived through the wrenching heartache of losing a child.
May we all remember that Christ will come like a thief in the night and may we be ready with repentent hearts to go with our Savior as the ones before us have gone.
And may we remember to take time to read God's Word daily to prepare us for whatever lies ahead for us each day. And, may we remember that love covers a multitude of sins and to be thankful for each other. And, may we take time for each other, for our spouses, our children, our parents, our families, and our friends. We may never have another day with them. And last but not least, may we love each of them enough to encourage them to commit their lives to Christ if they haven't already done so so that we may see them in heaven someday, praising our ever-loving and gracious God.
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We lost a friend suddenly late last year who was only 34 years old. It was a great shock but also made us think about death and how we want to be with our loved ones forever in heaven.
Yes, what would we do without that comfort of knowing that we will be in heaven someday with Jesus and our loved ones? I am anxious to see my dad, step-dad, and other family members!
Although this family is very heart-broken over losing their daughter and sister, they know that she was ready to be with Jesus. She was very much a witness for Christ. Sorry about your friend. Did he have a family? If so, how are they adjusting?
Our friend was unmarried, although it was hard on his parents because he was an only child. They're doing as well as can be expected though. We keep in touch sporadically; we helped them clean out our friend's apartment.
I will keep them in my prayers - that has to be very hard.
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