by
Andrea Renee Cox
One
of my neighbors passed away last week. I’ve known him for over 18 years, and
the cancer that ravaged his body didn’t take long to do its work, so I’ve been
in a state of shock over the last several days. Since my mind has been (and
still is) filled with sorrow and condolences for my neighbor’s family, I haven’t
been able to concentrate on much of anything in the writing department. Instead
of coming up with something on the rush, I’m going to leave you with some Bible
verses that have brought me solace through this difficult time.
Note:
All references are from the New International Version.
Jeremiah
29:11
“For
I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and
not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah
26:14
“As
for me, I am in your hands; do with me whatever you think is good and right.”
Romans
5:3-5
“Not
only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering
produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope
does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by
the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.”
Romans
4:20-21
“Yet
he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was
strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God
had power to do what he had promised.”
Ephesians
5:12
“Be
imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love,
just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and
sacrifice to God.”
Mark
9:24
“Immediately
the boy’s father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!’”
May
you hug those you love a little bit closer this week.
Readers, what verses do you hold on to
during times of sorrow and duress?
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2 comments:
Sorry you've experienced this sorrow, Andrea, but thankful God has gifted you with comforting verses.
Thanks so much, Sherrie. God is faithful, especially during difficult days.
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