When We Lose Someone

Yesterday was a dear friend's birthday who went to be with the Lord last year. It is a strange thing to see an electronic update come up with her name and face. She was such a dear saint that loved the Lord, her family, and her friends. She was a person that you could always count on to do something kind. It may be a gift or just a card saying that she was praying for you. Her ministry was to students and to women in the church. She hosted the first of what is now our Girl's Ministry in our Student area of the church. Her help to me was in caring for and counseling women who were going through marital difficulties. She was a gifted encourager and teller of truth. I miss Lynne Breen.

I know that a lot of other people do too and we are all praying for Mike, Travis, Caleb, and Lynne's family.

I also know that many people feel the way I do about someone else. It may be a family member, a friend, or someone they admired. When we have a loss that cannot be replaced, it is tough to go on. There are certain places in our lives for a parent, a child, a confidant or an inspiration and when we lose that person, a replacement may not be possible. The loss is real and lasting.

The grace of God gives us joy even in our loss for those of us in Christ that have lost loved ones who are in Christ. We can say what David said when he lost a child, "I will go to him, but he will not return to me.” (2 Samuel 12:23) One day all of us in Christ will be gathered together with God. We will all be together with Him. What a great day that will be!