Angie
could not see through the fogged-up windows in her car. Inadvertently, she
pulled out in front of a truck. The accident caused such damage to her brain
that she could no longer speak or take care of herself.
Over the
years, I have been amazed at the resiliency of Angie’s parents. Recently I
asked them, “How have you managed to get through this experience?” Her father
thoughtfully responded, “In all honesty, the only way we have been able to do
this is by drawing close to God. He gives us the strength we need to help us
through.”
Angie’s
mother agreed and added that around the time of the accident their grieving was
so deep that they wondered if they would ever have joy again. As they both
leaned upon God, they experienced countless unexpected provisions for the
physical and spiritual care of Angie and their entire family. Although Angie
may never regain her ability to speak, she now responds to them with wide
smiles and this gives them joy. Her parents’ favorite verse continues to be:
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” (Ps. 30:5).
Leave your sorrows with Jesus, the “Man of Sorrows.”
Have you experienced extreme sorrow? There is the promise of future joy amid your tears as you lean upon our loving Lord. (RBC)
