In times of great disappointment...

It has been a long two days. My heart aches as I watch my dear, sweet friend ache. My tears have fallen with hers, and I am at a loss for words. I don't know what to say to her. And yet, our God does. And people of Him do too. I pulled my notebook out and decided that tonight would be a good time to write another post on my Why? notes. So, here are some things I wrote from that book last time our mom was sick. I pray that they bring us comfort again.

"I will walk with you through any trial, knowing that your light on my path signals my certain victory."


"In times of great disappointment, I will cling to you. I will walk through them with you. Show me what you want me to see and teach me what you want me to learn."


"I put you in charge of every detail of my life, even the times of testing. Use these times to prepare me, perfect me, and bring glory to you."


"No matter how dark the night of your circumstances get, remember that you still have a light. It comes from Him." 


"If God were small enough for us to understand, He wouldn't be big enough to save us."


"When I don't understand why, I trust Him because God's silences can deepen my faith."


"God has a greater purpose than our immediate comfort."


"When I don't understand why, I trust Him because even when my hopes are crushed, there is glory ahead."