The first thing I thought about when I awoke this morning, after realizing another day was among us, was that it was October 18th. A short week ago, I wrote about just how special October 12th is, and how/why I don't look at that day the same way anymore. The same can be said for the 18th. Five years ago, my precious "Itty Bitty" nephew, Fourth, left this earth.
I remembered that this morning. I was flooded with memories as I sipped my morning coffee, and my phone alerted me that my TimeHop app had alerts for me. One of those alerts was a pleaful prayer from the very pit of my soul that I said. "Dear God, sustainer of all life, help us." It is helpful to have that reminder, even in the midst of heart shattering circumstances. It is the mercy of Christ that sustains us. Breath by breath. In the good times. In the bad times. He is our only hope in this life and the next.
The hymn, "Abide With Me," has always struck a chord deep within my soul, but especially Because of Fourth.
"....In life and death, Lord, abide with me."
Come, Lord Jesus. Make all things new.
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