When morning comes…
As I thought
about blogging this month, I had a few ideas and thoughts, Easter is right
around the corner and thought how I do enjoy what this holiday means. As I think about this holiday, there are so
many emotions that go with this event.
As Jesus was
walking the earth at this time knowing that soon he would be put to death and
rise again and yet he continued to minister to the people. But how does one get beyond that when they
are going through a tough time or the loss of a loved one.
I love the
song by Guy Penrod called Then Came The Morning (you can check it out on www.youtube.com). It is a song of hope for the future. As we learn to live without our spouse, there
are days when it seems impossible to look to the future. However, the hope we have from the scriptures
about seeing our love ones again, is what gives us hope.
One of the parables Jeses spoke of during this time was the parable of those putting
money into the treasury at the Temple. This parable is found in Mark 12:41 –
44. Jesus was sitting back and observing
the crowd. I am amazed how he noticed
the poor widow and put in two small copper coins worth a fraction of a penny.
He then called the disciples together and instead of making a big deal of the
large amounts of money the rich were giving, he chose to speak of the widow.
This parable
is not so much to me about the giving, but the hope that God gives us as widows. He is looking out for us regardless of what
we are in need of. It’s not about what
we do not have but the faith we have in Him that He will see us through no matter
how little we may have.
As we walk
day by day our journey which we travel, I pray you will find the peace and hope
that Christ gives you to walk down this journey. I realize the title of this blog is somewhat a
play on words. There is hope in the
morning regarding our mourning. There is
hope!
I have said
many times that this isn’t the journey or club any of us ever wanted or thought
we would have to travel. However, I am
thankful for those of you who have been there and continue to be there for
those going down this path. I’ve seen
many of you go from not thinking you would ever smile again to helping a new
widow grow and smile again.
Blessings to
each of you no matter how short or long your journey has been. Remember God is with you even when you do
not feel like He is.
