A year ago, today I received a call from my
brother that no one ever wants to receive. Unexpectedly our Dad had died.
Everything changed, and the last twelve months have been full of grief and
decisions. God has been in control (with much fear and trembling), and the family
has survived. In fact, our family is healthy and growing, but there is still a
sense of sadness. I was thinking about Dad today when I came across this
passage.
The eyes of the Lord
are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry; but
the face of the Lord is against
those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth. The righteous
cry out, and the Lord hears them; he
delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and
saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may
have many troubles, but the Lord
delivers him from them all; Psalm
34:15-19
In processing any kind of great loss
these are good reminders. You are never alone. God takes care of His children. He
hears our cries. The Lord is always present, and will deliver us from our trouble.
I miss my Dad, but I know it’s only
temporary. Thank you, Jesus, for taking him home, and promising the same for
me. It is well with my soul…
