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In the Midst of Great Sorrow

Nahum 1:15 Look, there on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace! Celebrate your festivals, O Judah, and fulfill your vows.  No more will the wicked invade you; they will be completely destroyed.

This was the word of hope I needed today.  I have been feeling a bit oppressed with all of the circumstances surrounding my life and my family.  There have been great moments of triumph, moments of deep sadness, moments of peace, moments of pain…this has been a summer of deep loss and painful growth.  As the days tick by, and I begin a new school year, I am reminded of Mom each and every day.  I want to have a conversation with her.  I want to sit in her beauty chair and talk her ear off while she does my hair.  I want her listening ears and heart to be here once again.  It's selfish, I know, but it is how I feel.  Words of comfort are not comforting.  What I've been needing was a word from God that He is moving us forward and that there are good days ahead.  He reminds me that my enemy has been defeated and that life in resurrection is possible right now.  These words give me hope of what is to come in the midst of great sorrow.  Sometimes I just need to be reminded.  It can be difficult to live in the world when you know it is not your home.  I just need to be reminded that to live is Christ and I do get to live in Christ.  What a great gift!

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