okay, i don't mean to be a bummer all the time, but these are just the things that are on my mind (and it will probably be that way for a while). it has helped me so much to be able to blog some of my thoughts. i think it has helped in the healing process. thanks for putting up with me and being an encouragment...
Anne Moffitt gave this short letter to my Mom sunday at chapel. it was written by Lady Powerscourt. Lady Powerscourt lost her husband at the age of 23 after only one year of marriage. this is a letter she wrote to another widow. it ministered to my Mom so much and she wanted me to share it.
How tenderly our compassionate Lord speaks of the widow! As a parent who feels the punishment more than the chastened child. He seems intent to fill up every gap love has been forced to make: one of his errands from heaven was to bind up the broken-hearted. He has an answer for every complaint you may ever be tempted to make.
Do you say you have none now to follow, to walk with, to lean on? He will follow you and invite you to come up from the wilderness, leaning on Him as your Beloved. Is it that you want one to be interested in all your concerns? "Casting all your cares upon Him, for He careth for you." A protector? " Let the widows trust in Me." An adviser? Wonderful Councelor! Companion? "I will not leave you comfortless...I will come to you..I will never leave you, nor forsake you...I have not called you servants, but friends...Behold. I stand at the door, and knock; if any man hear My voice and open the door, I will come in to him, and I will sup with him and he with Me." One to weep with you? In all their affliction He was afflicted: Jesus wept.
When you lie down, you are safe under the shadow of His wings, under the banner of His love. When you awake, He is still about your path and about your bed. It is worth being afflicted to become acquainted, and to learn to make use of "the chief of the ten thousand... the altogether lovely...the brother born for adversity...the friend that sticketh closer than a brother..the friend of sinners."
4.02.2007
Letter from Lady Powerscourt
Posted by Brooke at 4/02/2007 09:29:00 PM
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What good thoughts, and full of encouragement from the Word...I can see how that would encourage your mom, and really anyone who is going through any struggle. The Lord so desires to be EVERYTHING to us, doesn't He?
Your not a bummer all the time! We are thankful that you can share and find healing in the sharing.
This letter is very powerful. From one who truely understands and can in reality and sincerity share what is true of the Lord. I'm glad Lady Powerscourt shared and it is continuing to be helpful. This is the Lords goodness and faithfulness at work to comfort those who in return comfort others.
{{{hugs}}} I have not found your entries to be as negative as you think they are. I'm sure I'd be pretty down if I was in your shoes.
May the Lord be your constant comfort.
Hi Brooke!
I must say your blog is a must read and not depressing at all! I love that you are so real. This post was so encouraging, I'll have to go back and read it again. I'm so glad that your blog has given you this outlet; I say keep it up sister! I'll be reading!
Love to you and yours!
Tanya
I love the last paragraph...your entry was so encouraging to me...
Brooke, thanks for sharing those words from Lady Powerscourt. It just goes to show us all that no matter how alone we may feel at vaious times in our lives that the Lord really does supply our EVERY need, whether as Counselor, Protector, Comforter, etc.
As for you thinking your blog has been depressing...I find it quite to the contrary. It is refreshing to see your honesty as you are experiencing and processing a grief that I can't fully understand but you are willing to share with so many. And, you are touching many who have already experienced a similar grief or will more than likely experience it at some point in their lives. It is your openness and testimony that allows us to see the character of Christ being revealed to you and through you!
Praying for you often, Brooke!
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