sadness

Sorrow is better than laughter, for by a sad countenance the heart is made better.

- Ecclesiastes 7:3

 

In the last thirty days I have learned of the deaths of a dear friend, a cousin, another friend lost two of her sisters, yet another lost her sister, and another, his mom.

There has been so much loss.

I am not sure if it has been more that usual due to the pandemic, but it does not make the loss hurt any less, especially knowing that in current conditions, people really don’t have the opportunity to mourn like we used to do. 

We are allowed to mourn, it is acceptable to feel sad, and don’t ever let anyone tell you to “get over it” or “move on” because these things, this loss, takes time.

I take comfort knowing that my loved ones and the loved ones of my friends are with Jesus, and there is no place like home in His arms.

I want to remind each of us that we will be with our loved ones someday, they are home, and we will be going home as well.

Song reference:

Are you disappointed?

Are you desperate for help?

You know what it's like to be tired

And only a shell of yourself

Well, you start to believe

You don't have what it takes

'Cause it's all you can do

Just to move, much less finish the race

But don't forget what lies ahead

Almost home

Brother, it won't be long

Soon all your burdens will be gone

With all your strength

Sister, run wild, run free

Hold up your head

Keep pressing on

We are almost home

Well this road will be hard

But we win in the end

Simply because of Jesus in us

It's not if, but when

So take joy in the journey

Even when it feels long

Oh, find strength in each step

Knowing Heaven is cheering you on

We are almost home

Brother, it won't be long

Soon all your burdens will be gone

With all your strength

Sister, run wild, run free

Hold up your head

Keep pressing on

We are almost home

Almost home

Almost home

I know that the cross has brought Heaven to us

Make no mistake, there's still more to come

When our flesh and our bone are no longer between

Where we are right now and where we're meant to be

When all that's been lost is made whole again

When these tears and this pain no longer exist

No more walking, we're running as fast as we can

Consider this our second wind

Almost home

Brother, it won't be long

Soon all your burdens will be gone

With all your strength

Sister, run wild, run free

Hold up your head

Keep pressing on

We are almost home

Almost home

Almost home

Sadness is nothing to be ashamed of, it is ok to have a broken heart, just know that you are being held in the arms of the most loving Father, and He will help you through the sadness on Earth. 

 

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