In times of loss...

It's been a very sad weekend for many in the Ozarks.  A local family was killed in a tragic plane crash, and several of our kids from the gym were friends with the children.  As a mother, I can't even imagine what the mothers are going through now.  I've been praying for them, as well as the rest of the families and friends, and I hope that they can find peace eventually.

God is good, and in times of tragedy I know it's hard not to think "WHY?" I don't have a good worldly answer.  But I do know that God does have a plan for each of us.  

In John 16, He says "In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world.” (John 16:33, MSG)

Comfort each other.  Loss is difficult for everyone, especially one of this magnitude.  "So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you’ll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind. I know you’re already doing this; just keep on doing it." (I Thessalonians 5:11)

"... He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us. We have plenty of hard times that come from following the Messiah, but no more so than the good times of his healing comfort—we get a full measure of that, too." (2 Corinthians 1:3-5)

Come together, comfort each other, and pray.  And know that many out there are praying for you as well...

~Jen