Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.[d] 20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. Philippians 1:19-20
I know a lot of people who have experienced loss in the past year, including me and my family. There is an immense sadness that we all experience after a loss, and we hope over time that we can heal from that loss of someone special. This doesn't always happen quickly and can sometimes last for months or years. I know that those we loved that have passed would not want us to bury ourselves in pain and sadness, but they would want us to experience joy for the time we had with them and remember what God teaches us about what is next. We have to sometimes look at Paul and his suffering, and how he continued to find joy in God's provision. He knew the importance of his work, and we have to remember the importance of our work in His plan. We have to also remember that our loved ones are experiencing a joy we cannot even fathom, but I am sure they want us to know that as we mourn, God can also heal the hole left by these wonderful people. Take your loved ones' losses as gains to God as we navigate our own path to our Father in Heaven.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
I know a lot of people who have experienced loss in the past year, including me and my family. There is an immense sadness that we all experience after a loss, and we hope over time that we can heal from that loss of someone special. This doesn't always happen quickly and can sometimes last for months or years. I know that those we loved that have passed would not want us to bury ourselves in pain and sadness, but they would want us to experience joy for the time we had with them and remember what God teaches us about what is next. We have to sometimes look at Paul and his suffering, and how he continued to find joy in God's provision. He knew the importance of his work, and we have to remember the importance of our work in His plan. We have to also remember that our loved ones are experiencing a joy we cannot even fathom, but I am sure they want us to know that as we mourn, God can also heal the hole left by these wonderful people. Take your loved ones' losses as gains to God as we navigate our own path to our Father in Heaven.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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