Yesterday, my wife and I got the news that one of the young leaders from our church had taken ill and was at the hospital. As we usually do, we stopped what we were doing and said a prayer for her. Since it was going to be a busy morning, we made plans to visit and pray for her in the afternoon. But as we headed out the door to the hospital, we got news that she had passed away.
Death is almost always a traumatic blow. Especially when it is unexpected and when it knocks at the door of someone who is young and full of promise. The announcement of such tragedy is paralyzing and causes the heart to ache like no other. Although the feeling is temporary, it seems like it will never end.
Within each human soul is the awareness that we were created for eternity. A longing to live forever was planted in each of us before the begining of time.
As Jesus walked this Earth, he told us that in his Father’s house there were many mansions….. and he was going to prepare a place for us, and that where he was at, we could also be.
In our grief, I am comforted to know that our friend now resides with Jesus. Nevertheless, her absence among us is undeniable. Please keep the family of this wonderful young girl in prayer as they must now learn to navigate life in her absence. In like manner please keep the congregation of Iglesia Vida as we continue to minister in the midst of grief.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. I will pray for her family.
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Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
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So sorry for your loss. Prayers lifted. God bless.
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Thank you Jessy. I appreciate it.
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Prayed for her family.
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Thank you so very much.
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De nada
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Praying ….
Death, especially sudden death, turns everyone’s minds and hearts towards eternity. . May God help all of us to make the most of such moments before everyone goes back to “business as usual.”
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Thank you so much. This circumstance has caused me to take a step back and evaluate my mortality in the light of eternity.
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Wow! Sudden loss is hard on every side. My prayer is that the Lord will comfort all affected with His peace and remind each of us that we are heading for a home where there will be no more tears, sorrow or separation.
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Thank you so much. It is difficult to make sense of. Meanwhile we are leaning on the presence and peace of Christ.
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Quite so (on both counts) 🙏🏽🙏🏽
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What God plans no one knows He had a reason.may the family acccept and continue
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The journey is not always easy. Meanwhile we are present to mourn with and share the love of Jesus with the family.
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What a tragedy! May you and others in your church family experience the still peace and reassuring presence of the Lord during this difficult time.
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Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind words and prayer.
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Will say a prayer for both your family and hers.
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Thank you so much. It is greatly appreciated it.
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