Hi Friends,
Some of you know, that we just lost a dear friend of ours this past week. He was only 57 years old. Our family flew back to Iowa to attend the funeral/ celebration of life services. While we were there, I was blessed for an afternoon to spend time with my friend, Marilyn....a brand new widow. As we shared a meal together , one of the things we talked about was how people lovingly say things to try to help, comfort, etc. While I know it is our sincere desire to say the right thing to comfort or love a hurting person, sometimes, .....we TOTALLY miss the mark! (There is a category for when we miss the mark , it's called , "stupid things people say".) It is hard for some of us (me included)..... not to "chatter about" when we are with someone facing such painful , life altering events. Watching someone hurt so much....is so hard.
A while back I was meeting with one of our scripture sisters for coffee and she said,...............
"share my verse with your friend."
That was a beautiful reminder for me. Sometimes my silence is needed. Sometimes one word. But I don't think that the truth of Gods Word can ever "miss the mark."
How do you go through your life and suddenly lose your husband? I can not imagine. What would I want to hear in that situation? I can not imagine...and really...I don't have a clue. I am slowly learning that the truth of Gods Word is just that .... truth.
I have chosen the verse my friend encouraged me to share , for the verse I want to learn this month .
Isaiah 41:13
" Because I, your God, have a firm grip on you and I'm not letting go. I'm telling you, don't panic. I'm right here to help you. " ( the message Bible)
Again, when I am at a loss for words, HIS WORD is a perfect choice. When I think I'd love to give a suggestion or advice to anyone.....HIS WORD is really the best suggestion or advice anyone could recieve. There is healing,....... wisdom,......... power,......... restoration,........hope, ...... and new life, in HIS WORD.
Our verses are not just for us. They are to share with others. To remind others of some of the amazing promises of our amazing God. We can share HIS words with a fellow brother and sister. A reminder again for us to not just keep our verse we've learned to ourselves......but to .....share it with others. Have a blessed month learning .....and sharing your verses!
