Eight years ago today one the kids in our kids church suddenly went home to be with the Lord. This lead to me to try and reconcile how a loving God could do such a thing. Through that process inside my heart of hearts I let go of God, only to find out He never let go of me. One of the means of grace that God used to help me understand the gospel was Sally Lloyd-Jones for that I owe her and Tim Keller a debt I will never be able to repay.
Every year on this day I am filled with sadness and joy because one day, one day. I will see Robert and his family reunited. That is my prayer that is my prayer every day but especially on this day.
BY THE HAND!
When you’re in the dark or on a narrow path, you need someone to lead you by the hand, to hold your hand tight. You need someone to rely on.
God says you can rely on him:
I’ve got you by the hand
And I’ll never let you go!No matter where you go,
No matter what you do,
You always have
A hand to hold you.I will lead you,
Guide you,
Keep you,Even through death
I won’t ever let you go!
(Taken from: Thoughts that Make your Heart Sing, Sally Lloyd-Jones)
