“For the word of the Lord is right and true;
he is faithful in all he does.
The Lord loves righteousness and justice;
the earth is full of his unfailing love (Psalm 33:4-5).
In a world that is chaotic and evil, it is comforting to know that God’s Word is right and true and God is faithful in all He does. God’s Word remains “a lamp to my feet and light for my path.” Following His light of truth brings inner peace even when it seems there is no peace.
Yes, the darkness of evil is all around us but there is also light. Jesus is the Light of the world. He told us, his followers, to let our lights shine so that God would be glorified. We don’t have to stumble in the darkness and wonder what is going on. We walk in the light as He is in the light. His truth guides us.
I just heard about another dear friend who lost her husband to death. That makes three ladies close to me who have lost husbands in the last 7 months. I know something about how that feels. It’s dark and lonely, and it hurts – terribly! I hurt for these dear ones. It’s hard to see the Light, but it’s still there. God’s Word and His truth are steadfast. God is faithful and these friends are held in His strong, comforting arms. There is no other way to endure such a loss, even knowing your loved one is with the Father. Without God we are hopeless. With God we have hope!
As we begin a new year it is my prayer our hope will sustain us through whatever lies ahead. If you are not a Christ follower, it is my prayer that you seek His truth, believe it, and obey it.
“We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.
In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.
May your unfailing love rest upon us; O Lord, even as we put our hope in you” (Psalm 33:20-22).
Thank you for writing. We need your words.
As you wrote about the death of husbands, I remembered asking my grandmother if there was something I could share with my husband’s grandmother when her husband died. My own grandfather had died decades before. My grandmother said, “There is not a day or night when I don’t miss him…but it does get a little easier.” I thought it was most important that she said she always misses him.
May God’s Peace and Grace be with each of you.
Wonderful encouragement!