The loss of a life partner is difficult—no matter what brings about the loss.
One way of losing a spouse is not easier than another—the fact is, it’s all difficult. There are differences in our circumstances and stories, but in the end, the severing of a one flesh relationship leaves every surviving spouse with the same tears of sorrow and same need for comfort.
We long for the warmth of God’s love and kindness as we chart a new course as spouseless individuals seeking to follow Christ through the darkest valley of our lives. And that is what this new blog is all about. It is about keeping our focus centered on things that do not change, finding our strength and comfort in the promises of God’s Word and the faithful character of our God. It is about keeping our soul anchored and secure in the love of our Savior, knowing this life with all its sorrows is temporary and the life we are destined to inherit as God’s dear children is forever.
“I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.” (Psalms 27:13)
David said he would have fainted, or given up, if he had not believed that he would see good, not just in the life to come, but in this life on this earth, now. If we are to find purpose and joy in the aftermath of death, we need to be encouraged to look up, not within, to look forward, and not backward, to be thankful not angry. We need gentle nudging that will push us closer to our Lord so we will find comfort in His arms. There’s not a person or support group or book that is able to provide the depth of comfort or merciful kindness that our hearts long for. Only one thing is powerful enough to restore and comfort a broken heart. The answer can be found in passages like these.
“This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.” (Psalms 119:50)
The word “quicken,” found in the King James Bible, means to “revive, make alive or restore to a flourishing condition.” It is the precious truths of God’s Word that revives hope in our hearts and restores our joy! He (Jesus) heals the broken in heart, and binds up our wounds, according to Psalms 147:3. We read, “He sent his word, and healed them . . .” (Psalms 107:20) God’s Word, understood, believed and practiced, is powerful medicine that has the ability to heal wounded hearts!
“Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.” (Psalms 119:76)
All of this presumes you know the Lord Jesus as your Savior and have settled the question of salvation.
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