What a comfort to be assured that our afflictions do not happen to us at random — but are all under the direction of infinite wisdom and love, and all engaged to work together for good to those who love the Lord!
God is On His Throne | Grief Quote #7
Why dost thou worry thyself? What use can thy fretting serve? Thou art on board a vessel which thou couldst not steer even if the great Captain put thee at the helm, of which thou couldst not so much as reef a sail, yet thou worriest as if thou wert captain and helmsman. Oh, be quiet; God is Master!
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Hans’ Favorite Hymn | Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Jesus sought me when a stranger, wand'ring from the fold of God; He, to rescue me from danger, interposed His precious blood.
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer | Grief Quote #11
One bears what was lovely in the past not as a thorn but as a precious gift deep within, a hidden treasure of which one can always be certain. -Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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Two Years Closer
January 11, 2016 was the best day of Hans' life. That's the day he entered the Presence of Almighty God. And we are two years closer to seeing him again. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 † https://youcantrusthim.com/2019/01/29/is-anyone-remembering-him-today/
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C.H. Spurgeon | Evening, January 10
In my flesh shall I see God.Job 19:26 Mark the subject of Job's devout anticipation "I shall see God." He does not say, "I shall see the saints" - though doubtless that will be untold felicity - but, "I shall see God." It is not - "I shall see the pearly gates, I shall behold …
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When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder
Dear Grieving, Believing Parent: This hymn never fails to lift my spirit and I can't wait to sing it with all the saints in glory. Take a few minutes' break from your day to view this video. I think I can promise you will be encouraged. With God’s help, let’s train ourselves to keep focused …
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When Believers Die | John Newton
Death is but a temporary separation. Those who are gone before us, are waiting for us. Oh! It will be a happy meeting before the throne of the Lamb--out of the reach of sin and sorrow, to meet and part no more!
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Grief Quote #3
There is no grief like the grief that does not speak. HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW
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Every Good Gift Is from God
Can people who have died send us 'signs'? Kathleen Duncan shares God's Truth in this excellent post on a sensitive topic:"People don’t control nature. The spirits of those who have died do not command birds and bugs. God does. God is sovereign over all.God does give us beautiful gifts! He sends us things that remind …
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Bells Across the Snow | Streams in the Desert 12/24
If we could but hear them singing, As they are singing now, If we could but see the radiance Of the crown on each dear brow, There would be no sigh to smother, No hidden tear to flow, As we listen in the starlight To the “bells across the snow.”
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That Woman
She is operating under the power of the Holy Ghost. Her ship is powered by Someone Else's fuel.
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The Last Christmas: Baubles & Trinkets
Hans does not care at all now about missing his birthday or about unopened presents. No, eleven months later (our time), Hans is joy-struck, blown away by the magnificence of God’s glory and by the wonders of His Heaven.
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Shaken | Grief Quote #4, George Whitefield
At first I was shaken, but looking up, I recovered my strength . . . George Whitefield This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. https://youcantrusthim.com/2021/10/21/the-most-important-thing/
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