The Lord cares deeply when His loved ones die. – (Psalm 116:15, NLT)
Very dear to the Lord are the lives of His followers. He cares when they face death. – (Psalm 116:15, ERV)
Precious in the eyes of the Eternal are the deaths of those who follow after Him. – (Psalm 116:15, VOICE)
I know the Lord cares about our grief when we lose loved ones, in fact, when Lazarus died and Jesus saw his sisters, He wept. His heart is for us, as we were designed by the work of His hands. Though I am certain I have read Psalm 116 many times before, this morning is the first time that this particular verse caught my attention. Perhaps it is because my heart is heavy after the loss of the grandson of my mom’s best friend, yet it certainly is a significant reminder of the Lord’s love and compassion in our seasons of loss. God sees, knows, and cares about those who die and those who are left behind in grief. May we find comfort in knowing that He is waiting with open arms for those who have gone on to be with Him, and that when we know and follow the Lord, we will one day be reunited in heaven.
Precious in His sight, 
Are those who have died;
God loves them deeply,
Draws each to His side.
Imagine the look,
Of love on His face;
As He welcomes them,
Into His embrace.
So precious are each,
Who’ve entered His rest;
All pain disappears,
In glory, they’re blessed.
And God, by His grace,
Will grant us His peace;
As we grieve the loss,
His comfort released.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You care deeply about Your loved ones who die, and those who are left behind to mourn. Thank You that You welcome little children into Your open arms and embrace them, and You extend comfort and peace to those who mourn so deeply. Thank You that though grief and healing are a long road, You remain present and are big enough to handle our fears, frustrations and questions. Forgive us for not running into Your waiting arms, as we so often freeze in the weight of our own grief. Teach us to trust You more, so that we would lean on You, and trust You to carry us when we do not have the strength to walk another step. Father, please be with the family of Eli as they prepare to remember him well tomorrow. Thank You that You are good, even when life is hard. Show us how to love and support those who are grieving or walking in the weight of loss. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we give You the glory for loving us through loss, and for welcoming those who go before us into Your presence. Amen.
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