For those of you who did not see my Facebook post, a dear 25-year-old lost her life in a single car accident last week.
Now, I know many of the verses, such as . . .
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways.” Is. 55:8
“Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.” Ps. 30:5
I also know with assurance that this vibrant, Christian woman is now with the Lord and enjoying riches beyond belief. But I still have so many questions and very few answers, and I still feel the pain. I still hurt.
I hurt because my niece has lost her neighbor, friend, college roommate, maid of honor, and soul sister in what from a human perspective seems so untimely.
I hurt because my sister and brother-in-law lost someone who was like another daughter to them.
I hurt because there is a family I don’t know very well that is in deep pain, missing and mourning their daughter and sister despite their strong faith.
Yes, I still have the questions. I want to know why? But I do know that God is faithful and trustworthy, and “He will never leave [us] or forsake [us].” Deut. 31:6, and that one day I will know why. All my questions will be answered.
If you would like to learn more as to how to pray for the family or help the parents (who are overseas missionaries and now working their way back to the States) cover these unforeseen costs, you can do so by clicking on the link below.
https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/8vm9/love-amp-support-the-arlen-family
Now, I know many of the verses, such as . . .
“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways.” Is. 55:8
“Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.” Ps. 30:5
I also know with assurance that this vibrant, Christian woman is now with the Lord and enjoying riches beyond belief. But I still have so many questions and very few answers, and I still feel the pain. I still hurt.
I hurt because my niece has lost her neighbor, friend, college roommate, maid of honor, and soul sister in what from a human perspective seems so untimely.
I hurt because my sister and brother-in-law lost someone who was like another daughter to them.
I hurt because there is a family I don’t know very well that is in deep pain, missing and mourning their daughter and sister despite their strong faith.
Yes, I still have the questions. I want to know why? But I do know that God is faithful and trustworthy, and “He will never leave [us] or forsake [us].” Deut. 31:6, and that one day I will know why. All my questions will be answered.
If you would like to learn more as to how to pray for the family or help the parents (who are overseas missionaries and now working their way back to the States) cover these unforeseen costs, you can do so by clicking on the link below.
https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/8vm9/love-amp-support-the-arlen-family
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