My aunt passed away today. Cancer is such a terrible disease. I’ve read about suffering and why God allows it, and it makes sense… until someone in your family dies. Then you start to question it all over again.
Looking back on some of the toughest times of my life (like when my brother was killed by a drunk driver, or when my good friend died from a fall while we were doing ministry in France), I know that these were life situations that drew me closer to God. I see it now, looking back on it. I know that good can come from tragedy. If nothing else it can cause you to cling to God. On the other hand, some people grow bitter and turn away from God at times like this.
It's hard for me to picture Uncle Don without Aunt Marianne. It breaks my heart to think about him alone, and my cousins without their mom. At times like this I guess we just pray that the pain and loss will result in a stronger sense of His presence and a deeper dependence on God's provision.
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Mon, April 6, 2009
by Chris Spitters