This has a been a sad and emotional week for me. I have not really reached out to any of you closest to me. I am dealing still sorting some things out in my head. Here is what I know.
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ Overcomes Death
My brothers and sisters, death eventually comes to all mankind. It comes to the aged as they walk on faltering feet. Its summons is heard by those who have scarcely reached midway in life’s journey, and often it hushes the laughter of little children. Death is one fact that no one can escape or deny.
Frequently death comes as an intruder. It is an enemy that suddenly appears in the midst of life’s feast, putting out its lights and gaiety. Death lays its heavy hand upon those dear to us and at times leaves us baffled and wondering. In certain situations, as in great suffering and illness, death comes as an angel of mercy. But for the most part, we think of it as the enemy of human happiness.
The darkness of death can ever be dispelled by the light of revealed truth. “I am the resurrection, and the life,” spoke the Master. “He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.”
This reassurance—yes, even holy confirmation—of life beyond the grave could well provide the peace promised by the Savior when He assured His disciples: “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
Out of the darkness and the horror of Calvary came the voice of the Lamb, saying, “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.” And the dark was no longer dark, for He was with His Father. He had come from God, and to Him He had returned. So also those who walk with God in this earthly pilgrimage know from blessed experience that He will not abandon His children who trust in Him. In the night of death, His presence will be “better than [a] light and safer than a known way.”
Thomas S. Monson, “Now Is the Time,” Ensign, Nov 2001, 59
Italics added by me.
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4 comments:
Amen, Sister Heather. You doing ok? No rare illness I should know about? I love you. I've seen that hole you're in....been there. Hugs for you.
Praying for you and the family today. I know today is going to be tough.
I'm not sure what to say.
I do have a testimony of all that you said. I do know that comfort comes as we choose faith over bitterness. I pray that you hold fast to faith and receive the comfort that is there waiting for you.
I hope the sun shines for you today.
I am sorry for your sadness, suffering and grief. I am here when you are ready. I am glad you are with loved ones today.
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." Psalm 23:4
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