Though the Lord is high, yet he has respect to every lowly, humbled sinner; but the proud and unbelieving will be banished far from his blissful presence. Divine consolations have enough in them to revive us, even when we walk in the midst of troubles.

And God will save his own people that they may be revived by the Holy Spirit, the Giver of life and holiness.

If we give to God the glory of his mercy, we may take to ourselves the comfort. This confidence will not do away, but quicken prayer.

Whatever good there is in us, it is God works in us both to will and to do. The Lord will perfect the salvation of every true believer, and he will never forsake those whom he has created anew in Christ Jesus unto good works.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalm 138:8

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Goodbyes

June 7, 2008
Another one of my aunts died this week. I have so many beautiful memories of her from childhood . . . and later. I always saw her as a lovely lady – inside and out. She always was dressed nicely and had her hair and makeup done no matter when I saw her. I think she must have gotten up every morning – before her husband, so that she would be beautiful for him when he woke. She was always loving and kind.

The family will be meeting tonight at the funeral home. I’m assuming there is a memorial service for us tonight and then the burial is scheduled for tomorrow.

Earlier this week, was the funeral service for a man I had known for over 20 years. He was the minister that performed Jody’s and my wedding, but he was more than that. He was kind and understanding and easy to talk to, as was his wife. I didn’t ask to go to the funeral because of everything going on at work right now, and now feel sad that I didn’t go. I would have liked to show that respect for him and for his family.

In His Love and Blessings
annb
Posted by ann at 11:44 AM

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