I've been around long enough to lose loved ones who are very dear to me. I always wonder what is going on in their mind. But knowing that the loved ones that I have lost are believers. I truly believe they fight a battle of being torn between 2 worlds. Philippines 1 versus 23 and 24, Even Paul was torn between the 2. We go from what is known , and leaving our loved ones. To the place that we know is true, and written in God's word, that will be for all eternity, John 14:3. Jesus promised us that in his word. We will go to a place that He has prepared for us. Not preparing, prepared. It's already done and waiting. With no more pain, no more sickness, no more tears. HEALED!!!!
But I am sure that it still isn't easy to go. I remember my husband's last tear was hecause he said he would miss us until we meet again. I remember my dad when we went to visit him in hospice care. He told us to go home. He departed that night with Jesus.
The only tears that are cried, are the ones here after they go. The sting of death is to those of us left here missing our loved ones so greatly. But because of the truth that we know. It makes it just a little bit easier. We know that we will see them again.
Psalm 23.. We will all travel this Valley of the shadow of death. When I read this beautiful Psalm, I can only think when it comes time to depart from here, being torn between the 2 worlds. He takes us, and tries to help us lie down and relax in these green pastures. Showing us all the beauty that awaits us and that our loved ones are not far behind. Psalm 90:4, 2 Peter 3:8. A-day is like a 1000 years in Gods sight. We need to have that perspective.
So if you lost a loved one, or you are losing a loved one, I pray you find comfort in this Psalm and this song.
Lord Jesus, I thank you for everything that my eyes have beheld, as you took our loved ones from here to You. I saw nothing but peace come over them. Then in time it comes over us. Thank You for being so gracious and faithful.
Kim D
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