Mountains and Mustard Seeds

By Misty Strieff Prine

                “Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.” Ronald Reagan.

I know of so many today that have lost loved ones in our community and surrounding areas. Grief doesn’t just apply to the recent but lingers through the years. Losing someone you love leaves an emptiness that cannot be filled.

We are human beings and to grieve is normal. Everyone processes grief in their own way. We need to be mindful of that and gentle with one another. Grief can overwhelm you and weigh heavily on your heart. However, as Christians, if your loved one knew Jesus as their Savior, you have a peace of knowing where they are today. What a celebration they are having there and, although you miss them tremendously here, you know that you’ll see them again one day because you’ve accepted Jesus as well.

The promise we have in Jesus is the most beautiful peace we could ever ask for. Our hearts will forever sting here but we must hold on to the precious memories that we have of our loved ones and know that, through Jesus, they have been made whole again. If you are grieving today, I want to pray for you.

Dear Lord,

I pray today for those who are grieving the loss of their loved one. I pray that you will give them a peace that only You can give. Give them the strength they need to get by day by day. Lord, I lift them up to You today and I pray they will lean on You each day and remember they are never alone. In Jesus name, Amen.

“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”  ~Psalm 34:17-18~