Man's days are determined;
you have decreed the number of his months
and have set limits he cannot exceed.
you have decreed the number of his months
and have set limits he cannot exceed.
Job 14:5
I heard on the radio today that there is a woman who lives in the country of Georgia (formerly of the USSR) who is celebrating her 130th birthday today. She was born in 1880! Imagine this woman's life. How she has seen the world change from year to year, decade to decade. She's outlived her parents and probably any children.
Then, there are friends of ours whose baby lived for 52 minutes outside the womb. Enough for a few breaths.
But, none of these lives come as a surprise to our all Sovereign God does it? ALL our days are ordained for us before even one comes to be. (Psalm 139). And we won't live one minute longer than God wants for us.
Yesterday, God called my mom's husband to his eternal home. A shock to us, but the party was ready in heaven (Psalm 116:15). The mansion Christ had prepared for Don was ready. Now his body and mind are perfect. I am sure he has already made many friends. Perhaps my dad and him have already sung praises together at the foot of the Throne.
Oh, how we ache for the future. Oh, how we cry out to the Lord for our strength.
How we hope, and hope only in the Lord.
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ReplyDeleteMany prayers. And the assurance that the "peace which surpasses all understanding" will be yours. We love you.
ReplyDeletecontinuing to pray. Waiting to help.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right Reb. It is God's plan but we do still wonder why. Only when we see Him will we understand. Thankfully He sent us "the comforter" til then. Love you all.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for your family!
ReplyDeleteMy heart is breaking for you. Wish we could be here when you arrive. Glad RW is within reach.
ReplyDeleteRebecca- Be assured of our prayers for ALL.. and especially your Mom and Don's girl's. How hard!
ReplyDeletePS Hope all goes well with your pregnancy.....
Another very good posting by you Reb! ...continuing to pray
ReplyDeleteI will never forget the light that Don brought back to your mom's eyes after seeing the light drained from her when your dad left for heaven. We will miss Don's contagious smile. We will continue to pray for your family.
ReplyDeleteI'm smiling, thinking that my mom has met them both and welcomed Don to the party! Oh how we hurt when we are left to greive them. You will all be in our prayers - especially your sweet Mom. Love!
ReplyDeleteMy heart hurts for you all and I'm thinking of you so much. Our family is praying and will continue. May you feel an extra measure of God's promised grace in these days. Love to the rest of your family too Reb.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so sorry. Praying for you and sending hugs across the miles, sweet friend.
ReplyDelete(sigh) thank you for your wonderful encouraging words, and we do know where don's heart did lay. we pray for God's loving arms to encircle you all...
ReplyDeleteI do not know how people that do not have HOPE in the Lord make it! Prayers for you, your mom, and family. Been thinkin' of you!
ReplyDeleteStill praying for you and your family, Reb. Praying for the Lord's comfort and hope in the days ahead. Miss you around here!
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