Peace in Pain
I encourage you to go to the One who can give you peace and comfort in your time of need.
I encourage you to go to the One who can give you peace and comfort in your time of need.
A long time ago, I would do a lot of hiking and mountain climbing with my husband Bill. We also would climb rocks--big ones--for "fun." He enjoyed that much more than I did but one climb I'll never forget was one clear, spring day more than twenty years ago now.
What an assurance we've been given. Jesus is always present with us through the Holy Spirit.
Grief is hard. There is a terrible weight in our souls that won't go away. The tears don't stop. We are miserable just as those disciples and followers of Jesus must have been that Friday that is called Good Friday.
Their eyes met and their love intensified even more.
How often to we do give thanks when we ask?
There have been many times when I've cried out, "I can't go on! It's too hard!"
When we belong to our Savior--Jesus, we're under his care and love and he is with us. Always. For a lifetime.
Sometimes Jim and I are asked, "Aren't you afraid of one of you dying since you've both been widowed?"
Don't forget to play together as well as grow spiritually together. A perfect combination for a cherished marriage.