Psalm 30:5
Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit
Psalm 46:1-2
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.
Psalm 48:14
For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.
For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.
Psalm 55:22
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you;he will never let the righteous fall.
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you;he will never let the righteous fall.
Psalm 71:20-21
Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.
Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.
Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 138:7
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save me.
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save me.
I have experienced many forms of grief/loss/mourning in my 36 yrs on this earth. But none has been as difficult as losing my dtr at 22wks pregnant. I have never felt so much sadness, emptiness, anger, lonesomeness, or helplessness. At the same time, I have never felt so close to my Savior either. I cannot imagine how people go through such difficult times without the love, strength, comfort or promises of God. I have never been so sure of any decision in my life than the one I made when I asked Jesus to my personal Savior and take over my life for me than I am now. Do I like all the paths I am taken down - no. Do I like that I am challenged outside of my comfort zone - no. Do I like that I have suffering and pain in my life - no. But at the same time, if I didn't go through any of those things, I wouldn't be the strong, God fearing, compassionate and loving person I am today. I know that I still have a long road of healing ahead of me. One does not just 'get over' the loss of a child but I also know that each step I take forward with Christ at my side is one that makes me stronger. There will be bumps in the road, there will be tears, there will be regrets, there will be fear but there will also be joy, fulfillment, support, love and so much more. Thank you to all my family and friends that have walked beside me thus far. I continue to ask for your support, encouragement and most of all your prayers.
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