My two boys lost their amazing dad when they were 10 and 14 years of age.  I agonized over my own loss of a wonderful husband, but I also felt agony for my boys.  At the moment of their dad’s death, our lives were changed forever. Their dad was such a positive, loving part of their lives and I struggled with how they would survive without him. Reality meant that acceptance was imperative because life went on, school, homework, life decisions etc. The outcome, is that with faith in God, who loves us unconditionally, we prevailed.  My sons are now wonderful men with families of their own.

Did God understand our pain and agony, our efforts at moving toward acceptance and how we, as a fatherless family unit, did prevail?  The answer is YES.  Think of Jesus’ agony at His betrayal by a friend, His disciple. He was “thrown under the bus,” ratted out for a few coins. From the moment of betrayal His life was different. Jesus’ agony even led to Him shedding tears at what He knew was His Father’s plan and what He must accept. Hallelujah, after His death He rose from the dead.  His resurrection was a gift to us knowing He died for our sins and as believers, we can live forever with our Lord and Savior. LOVE prevailed.

As life moves on, I learn more and more, the Bible covers every battle we may face.  Interestingly, it includes a study of humankind with all our agonies recognized.  It retells amazing stories of acceptance and reiterates over and over that LOVE prevails. My God, How great Thou art!

Jill