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[Sylvia]

2 Corinthians 1:6
And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.

Yesterday someone warned me not to let self pity settle in and take hold.
Maybe in some things I was dwelling in self pity. But I also think that I just wanted to make sense of it all. Why did my husband have to die?
I prayed God would tell me.
Then God reminded me of my husbands health. Only God knew how bad it was. I knew he was not healthy and did not take care of himself. He had been warned by doctors but continued to ignore them.
God chose to take him home. Sometimes God chooses to rescue us from our sufferings. Some times we continue to suffer. Why? I don't know. I know its for the greater good. For those to hear the gospel. For the salvation of souls.
Many unsaved people were at the funeral and heard the gospel for the first time. I know that is the greater good. Jesus is my rock. My feet are planted on this rock. He will get me through this and I can be used by Him to help others in their suffering.
Paul said he knew both:

Philippians 4:12
I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

I don't have all the answers. I am praying that I leave it all to my Heavenly Father who does have the answers.
I want to stop obsessing about "why?"
And concentrate on the fact that all things are for the greater good that souls will come to know Christ through Him living in us . Because Christ suffered for us that we might be saved from sin. We too must be willing to suffer for Him.
Sylvia

[lizzie]

Jesus is my rock. My feet are planted on this rock. He will get me through this and I can be used by Him to help others in their suffering

amen sister sylvia

He is and your are



You are in my heart dear sister.

[xxJILLxx]

sylvia,

Here are a few scriptures that He has laid on my heart to share with u sis

Matthew 9:22
But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour.



Isaiah 66:13
As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.


He hears yr cries and feels your mourning for everything done to us has been done to Him, i hope you feel His comfort for your soul and may He clothe you with His peace.

He will turn it for good, I am encouraged to see you fighting the good fight of faith at a very vulnerable time. It is very inspirational and i hope i grasp onto an ounce of courage that u have.

God bless you sis,

♥Jill

[Sylvia]

I am trying to grasp onto the truth of the "greater good" but I miss him so very much. People say think about the memories. When I do that I cry.
People say I will get used to things and it will get better.
But right now I miss him so much my heart aches like a heavy weight.
thank you for the verses.
Luv
Sylvia

[Lani]

*Wave* Hi Sylvia

People can say all sorts of things sis. Because, in any given situation if we have been there, we tend to think we "know".

In truth one only knows how they felt, and what helped them through it.

I pray that in realizing you are not alone, you will find peace. Continue to reach out, when you can and try to see their purpose, no matter how poorly delivered, is an effort to support you during this time. There are some amazingly encouraging wise souls here so pop in anytime you feel alone for some scriptural/spiritual support and hugs. We are all here to help lift ya up. I am always willing to listen, if you wish to talk... just a PM away.



Only Jesus can speak to you heart, but healing will come... in time.

Please know you remain in my prayers.

Peace and Luv in Christ,

Lani

[lizzie]

Sylvia

Ecc 3:1 / 4
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Allow yourself the time to grieve, to mourn. But always keep the Truth near your heart as it will bring u comfort as you go thru this season. All in God's time sister.

I luv u