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The Death of a Child

July 18, 2013

Inside the Cemetary I've felt compelled to pray for those who have experienced the death of their child. And I feel lost at where to begin.

I've never faced this grief myself. I cannot imagine the jumble of emotions, lightening quick, that would course through my body, my brain...my heart..

To know I will not see my child, my baby (yes, no matter how old they become) ever again, this side of Heaven...

Yet I'm compelled to pray...

for parents I don't know...over children I will not meet...

The situation that brought this result is immaterial to me as I pray. Whether by accident, disease, by the action of someone else, or by the child's own hand, the result is still the same.

A child is gone from this world.

A heart is stilled.

A dream is shattered.

Hope is lost.

Futures are ended.

And parents mourn.

I know of One who knows what the parents are going through. He lost His child too.

The more I see publicity taking its potshots, and discussing the death of Trayvon Martin over and over on the television and social media, I can't help but feel so sad for his parents. They are dealing with loss compounded by public opinion at every turn.

Celebrities, Pastors, laywomen, Royalty, blue collar workers; none are immune to a quick decision that has immediate, life-altering results.

And I am compelled to pray.

I can't fix it.

The result is the same.

I'm not going to take a stand here about George Zimmerman's court case verdict.

I can't answer any questions, because I have not been in the same situation.

I don't know how I would react, in a similar scenario.

But this I do know.

Someone's child is dead. and the parents are mourning. 2004-04-20 01.15.36

Tonight, and in the days to come, I'm lifting parents who have lost a child.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. --Matthew 5:4

Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. --John 16:22

The Lord comforts His people and will have compassion on His afflicted ones. --Isaiah 49:13

If you are grieving tonight, please leave a comment, and I will include you in my prayers. Thank you for the opportunity to pray for you.

In Still Water and Ponder... Tags Cyn Rogalski, Death of a child, Expectancy, George Zimmerman, Kay Warren, prayer, Rick Warren, Trayvon Martin
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