This past week we lost our cat Spot. This is an extremely difficult loss for us as this was a one in a million animal. I could regal you with stories of his personality and lovingness but I will just tell you that I have not had but one other animal with the caring and sensitivity this little cat had. He has left a huge hole in our lives.
Now, most people know I do believe there are animals in heaven...and I have stated before why I believe that, with Biblical references. I won't do that here. What I will tell you about is the reading I read today in my "31 Days of Praise" book by Ruth Myers. The sadness of Spot's loss has been overwhelming to me. I know the "right stuff" in my head, but my heart is yet to catch up. But God is sweet, compassionate and caring...He is the most loving of Fathers. And today's reading gave comfort as only He can give.
From the book. "I praise You for Your sovereignty over the broad events of my life and over the details. With You, nothing is accidental, nothing is incidental, and no experience is wasted...Every trial that You allow to happen is a platform on which You reveal Yourself, showing Your love and power, both to me and to others looking on.
My pain has not escaped God's notice. Matthew 10:29 What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And in Matthew 10:30 And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. The smallest details of our lives are important to God.
Yes, the sadness is here in my heart. But one of the verses the Lord has been bringing to my mind this week is Matthew 6:19-21 19 “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. 21 Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. Spot is just another treasure in heaven, waiting to be enjoyed again. I feel like God was telling me that our loved ones, even our animals, are part of the treasures He holds there for us. Just another reason to focus our hearts and eyes upward and away from the things of this world.
We have such a caring Father. I am in awe of His care this week, Today's Bible verse of the day on one of my apps was Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. It was Spot's time. And that's okay. It is the way of this world. Jesus is with us through these losses and through the sorrows of living here on earth. But this time here is but a whisper....we have treasure in eternity! The best of course being God Himself!
Lord, You know my heart is empty and heavy all at the same time. I know others reading this have felt this as well. Please comfort them as You have comforted me. I know You take care of the details in our lives, that everything is according to Your plan and timing and filtered through Your intense, personal, complete love for us. One day You will wipe away every tear. I love You Lord. In Jesus' Name, amen.
Please pray for safe travels for me this week as I am going to visit a friend who has also suffered some deep loses in the last few months. Pray I can share the Father's comfort with her as well.
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