Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. – (Psalm 54:4, NIV)
Look, my God will help me. My Lord will support me. – (Psalm 54:4, ERV)
But see now! God comes to rescue me; the Lord is my valiant supporter. – (Psalm 54:4, VOICE)
Yesterday afternoon, I witnessed beautiful examples of exactly this. A lifelong friend recently lost her older brother, suddenly, in a fatal car crash. Though in anguish over the loss, it was overwhelmingly evident that she and her family were being granted strength and sustained through Him as the service transpired. Jill, who lost not only her brother and only sibling, but through this tragedy, also lost one of her very best friends. Despite the weight of the grief, she was able to beautifully share who he was and how he loved and was loved by all. The eulogy she delivered was one with laughter and tears, and though I knew him not, I feel as if I somehow had after hearing her heart. Additionally, lifelong family friends of the family include a family that took me in as one of their own in a season that I needed it most. My mom was living out-of-state in that season, so they provided a place to come spend time and be included and embraced. The closeness I felt back then, flooded my heart as I was able to embrace each of them. God is amazing in how He helps and supports us. Each of us have navigated our own heartaches and mountain tops, and being able to connect and share is one of the ways I think that God helps, supports and sustains us tangibly. Though I know the ache of the loss will never go away, I can already see the hope that they each hold in knowing they will one day see each other again in glory. May we each seek and rely on the Lord, for He is our help and our hope, and He is faithful to sustain us through every season.
Throughout each season,
for our whole life long;
the Lord is faithful,
to help make us strong.
He grants strength of heart,
through love and support;
His hands will hold us,
bring us to safe port.
Our anchor throughout,
all that this life brings;
the Lord’s ever near,
and why our hearts sing.
Thank You, Lord Jesus,
that You’re always good;
through good times and bad,
Your love’s understood.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You are our help and the One who sustains us through all that life brings. Thank You that You are faithful, and that You make Your love and care for us tangible through community. Thank You for the gift of family and friends whom You have intentionally placed in our lives. Thank You for the opportunities to be reunited both here and into forever. Forgive us for the times that we try to muscle our way through difficulties, rather than lean on You and recognize the help You have supplied all around us. Teach us to trust You and to be quick to recognize those whom You have provided to walk beside us through all things. Show us how to love, support and encourage those around us in authentic community. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we praise You for who You are and how You love, support, help and hold us through all things throughout our life. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure… – Hebrews 6:19a
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