I Corinthians 15: 54-56 (NLT)
Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled:
“Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”
For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. 57 But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.
October 10 is a very somber day for me. It is the death date for my mom. It is one of the hardest dates in my life for me. As a matter of fact I dread the whole month of October every year. All the memories come flooding back. The days leading up to her death and the moments after. There is this hole that nothing can ever fill. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. She had a way when she would walk into a room and smile would instantly form upon your face. The room always felt lighter when she was around.
She loved others and craved to be loved her whole life. She gave so much of her heart and put so much energy into loving people who did not deserve her love that her body eventually could not sustain it. There is a sadness surrounding her life that sometimes makes me angry. I feel angry at those that hurt her when all they had to do is show her some decency. I feel angry at the loss but one thing I will never be angry about it is knowing that she is in the presence of the Lord.
The sorrow and pain that surrounds death is for those that are left behind. We miss them and selfishly crave their physical presence. We get so deep in our grief that we get tunnel vision. It is okay to miss them and to grieve but don't stay there paralyzed unable to move forward. When you allow their death to paralyze you then you do not honor them instead you dishonor them.
Honor them by not taking away from their life but remember the joy they brought and realize the time you had was a blessing from God. Remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. If they are a believer when they die they walk into the presence of our Lord and Savior. They see their loved ones and the Heavens become their home. There is no sorrow, no pain, no hate only Love. Can you see it? Can you allow yourself to see this glorious place that God has created for those that love him and believe in Jesus. I like to think about my mom in Heaven with my other family. The warm smiles upon their sweet faces warms my heart. To know that they are together and at peace allows my heart to find sweet joy in the memories.
Psalm 28: 7-9
The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped;
Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him.
Allow the Lord to comfort you during the times of sorrow knowing that our joy and strength is truly in Him. It is in Jesus we place our faith, our trust, our love and our sadness. As much as I miss my mom I do take comfort in knowing she is with Jesus. She gave her heart to Him so in that I find joy.
If you have had a loss recently, just know the Lord loves you and understands. Reach for him and trust Him. Know that he is real and he will not leave you. Mourn your loved one. Just don't become paralyzed. Honor them by moving forward as they would want you to do. Baby Steps become bigger steps with time. Allow Jesus to carry you.
Let's Pray:
Father God we come before you with humble hearts. Our hearts are sad and missing the earthly presence of our Loved one Lord. Help us to move forward trusting you Lord. Bring your comfort and peace to all those that hurt for the loss of someone. Allow your Holy Spirit Lord to just penetrate our hearts, our minds and souls. Open our eyes to see the joy in all that is around us and find peace in those things. Remind each person that is hurting today that you love them Lord and become so real to them Lord Help them to look up instead of down. We thank you Lord and pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Let's Praise and Worship Him:
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