Not really sure what to say about loss except that it is truly inevitable. I've lost a great person in my life whom I cared for and adored. A father figure that always had my back and kept me laughing. I'm at a loss of words for how to describe such a wonderful man. I will forever cherish his memory. Sometimes through loss we can experience such pain that it blindsides us and leaves us without hope. Other times we can feel comfort in knowing they are truly at rest. My good friend's father passed away yesterday, after being in hospice care at home for a while. It's really hard watching someone you love so deeply die. This man was more than my friend's father. He was another father to me so very often. But I know he is resting with Jesus now, and that feels good to me. It feels comforting knowing that he is with Jesus. I know this because he knew Jesus well and often spoke with him and lived his life for him. I think loss is harder for people that don't know there is an eternity with him, if we put our trust in him. I'm sure that's how a lot of people feel about death. The bitter sadness of not knowing where your loved one ended up. I pray more people put their trust in Jesus to experience the peace and comfort I have in knowing where my friend is now. Though I am terribly sad, I know God will comfort me. These moments are just a reminder at how fleeting life truly is. We don't know when God will take us, but he will. I want to live each day for Jesus, though it honestly seems so hard sometimes. I am not living a "perfect" Christian life by any means and I do really struggle with a lot of things. I just want Jesus to say to me when I meet Him face to face, good and faithful servant. I want to be a friend of Jesus.
Give me comfort Lord in this time of loss that I may remember the father of my friend well. May I always feel your warm embrace in the most trying times, and may I trust in your goodness.
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