I keep singing "my heart is sad.." and then think that the song goes... "my heart is glad that You've called me Your own and there is no place I'd rather be." Why is my heart sad? I found out this morning that my mother's dear friend Billie went to be with the Lord last night. She had been battling cancer for several years... I am mourning the loss of Billie and sad too that my mother must process through this. It seems that the older we get, the more pain we experience from losing people.
I know that Billie is with the Lord. There is so much hope when someone who has a relationship with Christ dies... sadness that they will not be with us on earth anymore but gladness that they have no more pain and when we see them again.. we will have no more pain either.. what a joyful reunion that will be!
That news and some other of a young girl very dear to my heart who will be facing the consequences of some poor decisions over the next few months... Breaks my heart. what brought her to ignoring the truths that God promises us? I have so much love in my heart for this dear girl and I know that God is pursuing her. I pray that the things she is learning will be life long lessons of God's grace, forgiveness and truth.
So my heart is saddened.. but at the same time... "My heart is glad that YOU called me YOUR own. And there is NO place I'd rather be... than in YOUR arms of love." May I rest firmly in the Lord even when my heart is sad.
Of course, I'm thinking of you, and praying the Lord would be close to you today. I say of course because it's been so long since I've had opportunity to write, but everyday I am praying that Lord would be your close companion. Missing you friend.
ReplyDeleteHey Melissa...
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have the group pray for you, your Mom and your friend this weekend. I'm writing it all down right now. Thanks for sharing your heart. Praying for you... Sean
Thanks so much for sharing your heart friend. I will pray that you will feel the presence of the Lord closely these days and rest in the assurance of His promises.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your Mum's friend and all. I'll be praying for all of you.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
Deirdre
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ReplyDeleteHi Melissa,
ReplyDeleteWe haven't had consistent internet for awhile, so I've been missing out on your blog. I'm so thankful that I now have a chance to read.
I really love your compassion for others and I'm so sorry about what has happened with your two friends. Hearing about the situations makes me long so much for eternity. To hear all the stories and to see how God's hand moved, in some of the saddest and darkest times, to set forth in motion another miracle to happen in the lives of the children He loves so dearly.
You are in my prayers.
I'm so glad that God is sending Tiana and your mom for a visit at this time -- and will be praying that it will be an encouragement to all of you! you are a precious woman with courage and conviction, and it must be hard for you to step into ministry in such a new context ... keep going, girl. God will show Himself faithful to you.
ReplyDeleteI love you and am also praying for you my friend!
ReplyDeletePraying with you for both situations. I'm so glad that your Mom will be with you so that you may weep, mourn, and rejoice together. Romans 5:1-5
ReplyDeleteLove you.