How many of you have known someone who died? I have known many people
who have died, some family some friends and some people I didn’t even know very
well. It’s the ones we are closest to though that are the hardest. We all miss
the ones we love when they die, and really when someone you are close to moves
away, it’s kinda the same feeling. I mean not quite but it’s still the same
general feeling, longing. We long for the ones who we lose; we miss them and
want them back. We may stay up for days, weeks, even months in some cases
missing the person. Missing their voice, the sound of their laughter, the way
they walk down the hall. You miss every part of the person, and it seems like
an endless cycle of misery and loss, it sometimes leads to depression. How do
we keep from getting in this cycle? I have a verse here for you that might be
of help.
Jeremiah 29:11-13 [New International
Version (NIV)]
11 For I know the plans I have
for you,” declares the Lord,
“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a
future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I
will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your
heart.
This is something God was telling his people. Sometimes we may not know
where our life is going, or where God is leading us, sometimes we even lose
sight of him. But this verse is a reminder that he is always watching out for
us, he knows your future so there is no need to be afraid or miss someone
because there is also the thought that if someone dies, you will one day see
them again in heaven. No matter what happens here, no matter how much pain you
go through, God is always watching and has a plan for you, and remember this,
his plan for you is the best thing that’s possible for you. So even when things
are rough, don’t lose hope, keep your sights on God, and you know what? It will
give you peace, always remember that.
Just a random article I had some sudden inspiration for.
Chipper signing off.
(Also thank you to my sunday school teacher for reminding me of the verse)
(Also thank you to my sunday school teacher for reminding me of the verse)
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