Sunday, February 3, 2013

Let Faith Arise


Today I write with a heavy heart, but with peace as well. We are not always called to understand the "whys" in this world, but we know who holds our hand. We found out last night that the young mother  from the US that went missing in Istanbul was found, but not alive. At least not in this world anymore, and that leaves a very sad family behind, not to mention the people on both continents that were praying for her.

So let faith arise.....but how in the midst of such pain is that possible? In my earlier posts I reflected about us being on God's "set" if you will, and that good and evil exists. We have a job to do here, but it is his way, not mine, his time, for he knows what I do not. "Faith, the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen."

It was apparent in church this morning, as the pastor prayed, that many in the church were following and I am sure praying for this young mother as well. What we do not know though is "why" was she allowed to die? Good question that I am sure comes to all of us at one point or another. Yet the bible does give us hope, in the midst of our pain. "To be absent from this world is to be present with the Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:8


Proverbs 14:32 When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge.

As the chorus to this song goes. When troubles come and we do not know "why", let faith arise, let faith arise....
Listen to the song and be encouraged in your struggles, today.
"I Lift My Hands Up" by Toby Keith:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbNK50T35wY

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