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Why? . . .

8/5/2015

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     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

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Laurie Leiser
8/4/2015 12:58:22 pm

And that is the dilemma for those of us in the faith. We trust, we acknowledge ultimate wisdom, but we are human in our lack of understanding the eternal plan. It's going to be so overwhelming when it's all revealed! And, I think we will all be doing the forehead slap in unison.

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Pamela
8/4/2015 02:18:54 pm

Thank you Jody. Beautiful post.

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Jody
8/4/2015 02:19:46 pm

So well said, Laurie!

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Marie link
8/5/2015 01:12:50 am

We all grapple with this in life. I think of Mary and Martha, close friends of Jesus, the Son of God. Lazarus was sick. Jesus didn't come. Lazarus died, Jesus finally came.

"Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died!"

They wondered why....

Why, indeed?

He died that the power of Jesus Christ, the Son of God would be proclaimed through his resurrection. Those three beautiful people suffered, but there was a beautiful purpose to it. Thankfully, they got their brother back and in the process many who doubted had their faith unshakeably established.

I know that your loved one has gone on, and the purpose may never be revealed to you in this life, but He makes all things beautiful in His good time. The life she lived is not forgotten by you nor the others who are cut deeply by her loss.

I am praying for comfort for all of you at this troubling and grievous time. May the Lord enfold you with His unfailing love.

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Jody
8/5/2015 08:53:45 am

Thank you so much, Marie, for those words of comfort and wisdom.

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    Jody Eileen Solinski spent her career teaching in the California public school system where she enjoyed helping young adults take their place in society. A native Californian, she enjoys the outdoors and so loves living in Northern California where she can enjoy the beauty of God’s creation up close.

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