Dear Friends,
My dear Mother left this fallen world yesterday morning. My sister was by her side as she exhaled her last breath, and with it, her spirit into the arms of Jesus. Although I am sad and have bouts of tears, I know where she is. I know how happy she is now. In fact, I'm quite jealous of where she is now! But I also know I will see her again soon. My Mother had a rough life. She lost her father when she was very young in a Navy training accident. He was a Navy pilot. Her mother was not very affectionate, so my Mom grew up without love. She lived a wild life, a party life, as she raised three children. We moved often. She didn't come to the Lord until late in life, but once she submitted to Him, she fell in love with Him and spent the rest of her days serving Him. I watched as the Lord changed her over the years into a loving, holy woman.
I was unable to write a normal devotional post for today, but with everything going on in the world, I feel the Lord wants me to remind you that we are in a battle and the fighting always gets intense toward the end. So, armor up, Saints! If you're feeling weak, that's good news, because the Lord promises HE will be our strength when we are weak.
So sorry for your loss. Thankfully the separation is only temporary. Praying for God's comfort to be sufficient for you! Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Barbara. Yes, I'm hoping to see her real soon.. and she'll be young and strong again.. not in that old, sick, crippled body she was in at the end.
DeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you, MaryLu, as I know you miss your mother. But I rejoice with you that's she's now whole and you'll see her again soon. What a hope and a comfort that is.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Amy. How do people cope with death who don't know Jesus? I praise His name that someday death itself will be defeated.
DeleteI am so sorry for your loss, MaryLu. We know how much you loved your Mom, and, that you would have wished to be right there with her, too.
ReplyDeleteI am rejoicing that she is safely in the arms and presence of our Lord and Saviour !!! She is in perfect peace, knowing joy, and love, with NO more sickness.
Praying that you will be surrounded by His -- love, peace and presence ... now and always.
Our time is coming soon.
Love & Blessings, Brenda.
"God is close to the broken-hearted, and saving those who are crushed in spirit."
Thank you so much Brenda! You are a blessing.
DeleteI will be praying for you Mary Lu as you grieve. I am so glad your Mom knew Jesus.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cheryl. :-)
DeleteI am sorry for your loss of your mother but she is heavens gain and will be there waiting for you. You will see her again and as everyone else keeps saying very soon. May God cover you with the peace that surpasses understanding and comfort your spirit as we wait for the sound of the trumpet calling us home. Bless you Marylu. Pam
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you, Pam. Thank you
DeleteTo everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted; A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to break down, And a time to build up; A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, And a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing; A time to gain, And a time to lose; A time to keep, And a time to throw away; A time to tear, And a time to sew; A time to keep silence, And a time to speak; A time to love, And a time to hate; A time of war, And a time of peace.
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https://bible.com/bible/114/ecc.3.1-8.NKJV
I pray for comfort for you and your family during this time of mourning for you.
Ron Benson
God bless you, Ron! Thank you
DeleteAwe MaryLu, Sorry for your loss but grateful for the final destination of your Mom. Or as they would say on Star Trek, "The final frontier". In this flesh, we mourn but in His Spirit we rejoice, yes a jumble of every emotion. Even Jesus wept for the Lazarus' family at his death. Some like to paint a pic of Jesus being emotionless, but Scripture paints a loving, caring God filled will all the joy's and sorrows we feel, and how else would he be able to comfort us in these things. A friend recently posted a video of her Mom's funeral. I know many don't like, and shy away from these things. But this one was something I never saw before. At first view, I thought it was a wedding taking place. Folks playing piano, guitars, tambourines, singing, dancing in the Spirit, rejoicing and hallelujaring all over the room !!! And I saw some tears there too. But they weren't of the mourning kind, they were of the rejoicing kind. Now thats the kind of shin dig I want at my departure ! Rom 12: 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others’ joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others’ grief]. Let the wave of missing, loving, good times and rough times wash over you as the Spirit brings them, for none of them are wrong, and all of them bring healing according to God's perfect will that reigns in your life. And know that we all here, your family are here with you, whether your in the missing part or in the rejoicing part, we love you Sister. May God's peace reign above all.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joe! I oscillate between being so happy and rejoicing for my Mom and feeling sad for me. I appreciate your kind words.. you are a treasure. Blessings
DeleteAnd by the way, I love the 3 pics here. If you dont mind I will share the pic of armour. Lol to the Ghost Busters expressions !
ReplyDeleteSending you love and praying for your comfort at this time of great loss ❤️
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DeleteI am so sorry for your loss MaryLu. I am thankful you can take comfort in knowing your precious mom is in the arms of her loving Father and Savior Jesus Christ and you will be reunited soon. I am praying for peace for you and your family. I am also praying that Jesus will call your unsaved loved ones into His kingdom and they will respond to His calling. Hugs to you from afar!
ReplyDeleteBless you, Lisa. :-)
DeleteI include my heartfelt sympathy along with all your fans. It's not easy to say farewell to our mothers but there is comfort in knowing this isn't the end. For her, it's the beginning! I am praying for you and your family as you adjust to the transition of your dear mother. "Tears are just love with nowhere to go." Praying for peace in your hearts.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Patricia! God Bless
DeleteI just lost a big reply here. So going to make it short, I hope like I do with my dad, you can see your mom as happy as he is to be in heaven with Jesus. No More tears, sorrow, pain, corruptible body. They've graduated and we are working on getting there. Soon Sister! We are almost there. What a beautiful reunion we are about to experience with Jesus and I
ReplyDeleteOur loved ones. I am so excited, it's all I can think about anymore. Prayers for comfort and peace. Much love to you and prayers, Cillie
Thank you, Sweet Cillie!! What a glorious day that will be!
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