I headed out for my morning walk today. It was chilly, to say the least.
When I walk, I pray, When I pray, I listen. I like to listen. I need to listen.
I listen to Scripture, the voice of God to us.
As I clicked to listen, I heard these words from God through the Prophet Isaiah:
He will destroy death forever.
The Lord GOD will wipe away
the tears from all faces...
The readings moved on to the familiar words of Psalm 23...
Even though I walk in the dark valley
I fear no evil; for you are at my side
With your rod and your staff
that give me courage.
I needed these words today as our family still walks in the heaviness of our dad's death. Add to this the news of a good friend, a pastor, who was so overcome with depression that he took his life on Monday afternoon.
As I reflected, imagining God wiping the tears from my frozen face, my phone rang. It was Kim. She shared news that we did not want to hear. Our very good friend Alice has been diagnosed with cancer. She and her husband just relocated to Tennessee this fall to enjoy retired life in the south. Their impact on uss immeasurable.
Details of the diagnosis and treatment are still being explored. Alice is in good spirits, trusting the wisdom and goodness of our Father in Heaven. For now, pray. That is what Alice would want most. She believes in prayer and the God who hears our words and hearts.
I do so look forward to the day that the tears are wiped away. I know you do too.
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