"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
—2 Corinthians 12:9
My plan was to include this part at the end of what I posted yesterday instead of ending so abruptly. However, I was completely exhausted and decided to postpone until today. I have never personally experienced God's comforting presence as much as I have in the past week. Truly amazing.
The greatest blessing, I believe, that could result from this tragedy is that someone would see God at work in our lives, see the redemptive work of Christ and the peace that comes through His salvation, and in turn put their trust in Him. We are praying for a true heart transformation and a life completely changed and devoted to serving Christ.
"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."
—Philippians 4:8-9
So I have been challenged, challenged to think upon the good we have experienced throughout this tragedy. Here's what I have come up with thus far:
God is good.
"God is good, and everything He does is good." –Psalm 119:68
God is in control.
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." –Romans 8:28
God is faithful and has given us the grace to successfully come through this trial.
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." –2 Corinthians 12:9
Jordan is waiting for us in heaven and has been spared from the wicked world in which we live.
"Jesus answered [the thief on the cross], 'I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.'" –Luke 23:43
We have a healthy 8-month-old little girl that we have been blessed to raise here and now.
"Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him." –Psalm 127:3
There are still many childbearing years ahead of me as I'm only 22.
"Abraham fell facedown; he laughed and said to himself, "Will a son be born to a man a hundred years old? Will Sarah bear a child at the age of ninety?" –Genesis 17:17
God can more easily mold us and sanctify us through trials and suffering when we lean on Him.
"In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation." –1 Peter 5:10
I am sure that there are many more blessings that we will see throughout the loss of our dear Jordan. I am thankful to have things which are true, right, pure, and lovely to dwell on. God is good and has allowed all these things to happen to our little family. Praise be to God.
—2 Corinthians 12:9
My plan was to include this part at the end of what I posted yesterday instead of ending so abruptly. However, I was completely exhausted and decided to postpone until today. I have never personally experienced God's comforting presence as much as I have in the past week. Truly amazing.
The greatest blessing, I believe, that could result from this tragedy is that someone would see God at work in our lives, see the redemptive work of Christ and the peace that comes through His salvation, and in turn put their trust in Him. We are praying for a true heart transformation and a life completely changed and devoted to serving Christ.
"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you."
—Philippians 4:8-9
So I have been challenged, challenged to think upon the good we have experienced throughout this tragedy. Here's what I have come up with thus far:
God is good.
"God is good, and everything He does is good." –Psalm 119:68
God is in control.
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." –Romans 8:28
God is faithful and has given us the grace to successfully come through this trial.
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." –2 Corinthians 12:9
Jordan is waiting for us in heaven and has been spared from the wicked world in which we live.
"Jesus answered [the thief on the cross], 'I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.'" –Luke 23:43
We have a healthy 8-month-old little girl that we have been blessed to raise here and now.
"Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him." –Psalm 127:3
There are still many childbearing years ahead of me as I'm only 22.
"Abraham fell facedown; he laughed and said to himself, "Will a son be born to a man a hundred years old? Will Sarah bear a child at the age of ninety?" –Genesis 17:17
God can more easily mold us and sanctify us through trials and suffering when we lean on Him.
"In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation." –1 Peter 5:10
I am sure that there are many more blessings that we will see throughout the loss of our dear Jordan. I am thankful to have things which are true, right, pure, and lovely to dwell on. God is good and has allowed all these things to happen to our little family. Praise be to God.
Marissa, you are wise WAY BEYOND your 22 years. I pray I could handle a rough experience with the grace you have.
ReplyDeleteMay you continue to remind all the people God has cross your path that our God is good all the time and everything happens in life so that He will be praised! There is great comfort that comes in knowing He knows exactly what it feels like to have empty arms. I have experienced His warm comfort during a time like this and will keep you in my prayers! Karla (IMMC)
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