Sorrow and Hope

Sadness. Overwhelming sorrow. It is a peculiar thing how this one thing can affect your entire body, mindset and health. My family found out that my sister in law has cancer and it is spread throughout her body. It doesn't look good for her, but no final answers until tomorrow. How else could one respond except overwhelming feelings of sadness? She is in a great deal of pain plus she has 5 children. Two of whom are 13 and 11 (my brother's biological children). The thing that escapes me is how someone can endure the pain (both physical and emotional) without God. He is such an ever present part of our lives and the thought of not being able to talk to Him, read scripture and gain comfort gives me a feeling of overwhelming sorrow. If I found out today that I have a terminal illness and was told I may die I would be sad. Sadness in the thought I would be missing my children growing up. Sadness in leaving those I love behind to endure the pain of the loss. But I would not fear death. Why? It is not the end. Scripture tells us it is not. We have hope! Hope that one day we will all fellowship again in Heaven! It is not a permanent end but rather a hiccup in our time together. As a follower of Jesus Christ I have the hope and assurance I will not only live with my Savior one day, but will reunited with our loved ones! I pray that if you don't know Him or it's "been awhile", you make a commitment to Him. He's waiting. Are you listening? I pray you are.