Absorbing God’s Word
“Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love.” Lamentations 3:32
Applying God’s Word
My cousin Danny passed away two months ago. He and I were childhood playmates. Our families got together for the holidays, special events and we even spent summer vacations together. Although we are grieving Dan’s death, God has manifested Himself through great compassion and unfailing love.
A week before Dan died we had the opportunity to laugh and reminisce about old times. In the 1950’s when we were quite young we pretty much had the run of San Francisco. We’d buy a fifty cent bus pass that allowed us to ride every bus and Trolly car all day long. What a blast. The only instruction from our parents was to be home for dinner.
Those were the days when our imaginations kept us entertained. We pretended our neighborhoods were old western towns and open prairies. Our heroes were Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, The Lone Ranger and Hopalong Cassidy. We were the “good guys”.
Thank you, Dan, for your love and friendship and for making my childhood fun and exciting. I love you. This song’s for you.
Accounting of God’s Word
When I grieve the loss of a loved one, do I experience God’s compassion and love?