As I open to the psalms this morning, I can't help but notice that the tune of this psalm is to a song called "The Death of the Son." I spent last night with a family as they mourned the death of a son. And so today, I dedicate these words to them. Maybe they will be helpful for you too, this morning.
The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed , a stronghold in times of trouble (vs 9). May the LORD be your refuge as darkness and grief seems oppressive, may the LORD be your hiding place when you feel like you can't be around any other people. May the LORD be strong walls to help you feel safe in times of uncertainty. May God's nearness fill you with peace. May your hope never perish, and may you always remember that nothing can separate you from the love of God.
The love of God. Nothing can separate us from the love of God. We know this because of the death of the Son- Jesus Christ. In His death and resurrection, we are certain that God's love is a stronger love than anything we have ever known. God's love is the love that will leave the 99 sheep to search for the 1 lost and lonely sheep. God's love is the love that will stop at nothing to hold you in times of trial. I pray that the Spirit show you God's love as you grieve, tell stories, laugh, remember and hope. Amen.
Oh this is so true,when you think you have no one or nothing to hold onto you always have God. Thanks for more insight into God's word.
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