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Psalm 139

"For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother's womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works. And my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth; Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; and in Your book were all written the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there was not one of them. How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would outnumber the sand. When I awake, I am still with You." Psalm 139:13-18 NASB

There are so many things that happen in life that are beyond our realm of understanding. This, of course, is because God works outside of it. Death, no matter how prepared you are or how expected it is, is always difficult to handle. As Christians, we have the advantage. Death is not the end, it is only the beginning. This life temporary. Life with our God in heaven is eternal.

God gives us strength to deal with things that we don't understand. We can hold firm and steadfast to the promise that God will be our comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3-4), our help and our hope (Romans 8:24-26). He knows us, made us, and cares deeply for us (Psalm 139).

When someone leaves this earth and goes home, it's always hard to say goodbye. Sometimes I feel like God is saying, "It's My turn now." I do not know Ray at all, but I know enough to say that he is a gift from God that speaks of His awesome power everyday he is alive. When he goes home to be with his Savior, there will be tears on earth and rejoicing in heaven. I pray blessings, comfort and peace for his entire family and for Robin and all who know and love Ray. And, even though I did not have a chance to know him, at least I get another chance. God, you know the number of our days before they even happen. You knew us before we were born. Thank you, for letting us know him and have him here for as long as we have. Take him home and heal our hearts.

posted by Katie @ 1:53 AM