On Sunday, I had the pleasure of sitting next to my friend Laura and her husband. As with many of the ladies in my Sunday school class, I often know the wife intimately, but their husbands I rarely see or speak with. Such is the case with Laura and her husband, Jerry. So, I was overjoyed on Sunday to be near Laura's husband. How wonderful it is to meet Laura's "other half". However, one thought that kept running through my mind was how frail Jerry looked. He seemed weak and tired. I pushed the thought aside and enjoyed being in Jerry's presence.
On my way home from church, I was overwhelmed with grief. I kept thinking over and over again about folks at church and possibly not seeing them again. As hard as I tried, tears kept streaming done my cheeks. My heart was in such a state of sorrow.
This morning, I have learned that Jerry passed away last night. As much as my heart is sad with this loss, I am so grateful to have had the pleasure of sitting next to Jerry at service on Sunday. I am rejoicing to know he has gone Home to be with his Lord and Savior. I am also overwhelmed that God put in my heart on Sunday to mourn and pray for all those who would pass away this coming year who attend my church. May my prayers continually come before the Lord in this time of great need. May Laura and her family find peace and comfort in this time of sorrow. "Our soul waits for the LORD: He is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in Him, because we have trusted in His holy name. Let Your lovingkindness, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in You" (Psalm 33:20-22).
It's amazing how the sweet Lord works in our lives and in others. God is so good and His timing is perfect!
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