A dear friend will be going thru their 5th "Heavenversary" tomorrow. Exactly 6 months after our Malorie went to Heaven, our friend's son, 7 year old Collin was killed in an ATV Accident. I know just 6 months ago, as we went thru the 5th year anniversary of Malorie going to Heaven, oh my goodness, It was so difficult for me. I could not believe it had been 5 years since I last heard Mal's laugh, saw her roll those big brown eyes, or heard her and her sister and brother fight. gosh I miss that!
Is it worth it? Oh yes! It's more than worth it. We can't begin to imagine the glory God has in store for us! No matter how hard, bad or painful our trip through this world may be, our future with God holds something incomparably better.
Our future glory with God does mean that it is more than worth it to hang in, to be faithful, and to receive his glorious reward!
Father,
I confess that I don't like suffering, pain, dissappointment, or sorrow. I do, however, believe that your promises are true. I pray that you will wrap your arms around Danny and Pam as they are missing their dear little boy. I pray that you would give them a peace and understanding that this suffering will 1 day be worth it all as they once again will get to wrap their arms around Collin again.
I hold on to the promise that the glory you have in store for us is far greater than any pain or suffering we face.
Strengthen Pam and Danny for the days ahead and use them to bring you glory no matter what.
In your sweet name,
natalie
Hello New Friend,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you stumbled by my blog so I could stumble by yours. =) We have a common bond, you and I... the loss of a child and the gift of Jer 29:11. It's interesting because the Lord gave me that passage of scripture right before our son died and I have held on so tightly to it...
You are in my thoughts and prayers and may you continue to find His love and comfort in the quiet places.
Love,
Bonnelle