Grief
As I sit in the beautiful garden of my dreams, my mind wanders to those I love who are no longer here with me. I know they are in a much better place for they chose to follow Christ before they left. In that knowledge, I find much comfort.
The garden is so beautiful and peaceful. I remember when I was here before – just after my mother left not very long ago. In my grief, Christ, in His mercy, allowed me one last farewell. It was not goodbye for I will see her again. For me, it will seem like an eternity, but for her just a brief moment in time.
He showed me a glimpse of the splendor she now calls home. The angelic hosts, larger than life, surrounding and serving, ringing out praises to our Lord. The golden street that, on earth would be worth billions, but in heaven is merely pavement compared to the rest of its riches and splendor. The peace and love that envelopes her surroundings is worth more than all of the riches on this earth. And to be in the presence of our Lord is something so beautiful that no words do it justice to describe.
I am promised a seat at the banqueting table with the Lord, and I am sure she is saving a place for me right next to her. For that matter, I can just about imagine her doing her best to make sure there is a seat close by for all of her children and grandchildren. It was what she wanted most in life, and it is what kept her hanging on so fiercely until it was time for her go.
The colors here are just as beautiful as before, the smells just as vivid, and the feeling just as peaceful. I close my eyes and ask my Lord how mother is doing. For her, it isn’t Christmas. There are no seasons there, and time has no hold. For those of us bound to this earth for the time being, it is Christmas, and I miss my mother so very much. I keep finding myself looking at items as I shop and thinking, “Oh, Mamma would love this.” But then, I must remind myself that she isn’t here, and I move on to finish my shopping for those who are.
As I sit here, I ask the Lord to embrace my friends whose mothers are slowly slipping away from them, even as I write this. I know all too well the sense of loss and, at the same time, the sense of acceptance they are feeling in their hearts. I begin to wonder if our mothers will meet in heaven. Will they know each other instantly? Will they be introduced and told how their daughters have formed a bond? Will they sit near each other at His table so we will all be together when we join them?
Even though the answers must wait, I am content and thankful. I feel so privileged to know their daughters, and it will be a privilege to finally meet these precious mothers one day. I know little about their lives, but I do know and love the special daughters they have raised. And I take joy in knowing they know Christ as their Savior and Lord.
As these mothers spend their final hours on this earth, I can smile because I have had a glimpse of where they are going. Although we long for our loved ones who know Christ to stay here with us, who of us can help but smile through the tears when we know they will soon be captured in the Arms of Love.
PLEASE ENCOURAGE AUTHOR BELOW LEAVE COMMENT ON ARTICLE
The opinions expressed by authors do not necessarily reflect the opinion of FaithWriters.com. This is especially true with articles that
deal with personal healthcare and prophecy. We encourage the reader to make their own decision in consultation with God, His Word, and others as needed.
This article has been read 1457 times < Previous | Next >
Read more articles by Joyce Simoneaux or search for other articles by topic below.
This article has been read 1457 times < Previous | Next >
Search for articles on: (e.g. creation; holiness etc.)
Read more by clicking on a link:Free Reprints
Main Site Articles
Most Read Articles
Highly Acclaimed Challenge Articles.
New Release Christian Books for Free for a Simple Review.
NEW - Surprise Me With an Article - Click here for a random URL
God is Not Against You - He Came on an All Out Rescue Mission to Save You
...in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them... 2 Cor 5:19
Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Acts 13:38
LEARN & TRUST JESUS HERE
FaithWriters offers Christian reading material for Christian readers. We offer Christian articles, Christian fiction, Christian non-fiction, Christian Bible studies, Christian poems, Christian articles for sale, free use Christian articles, Christian living articles, New Covenant Christian Bible Studies, Christian magazine articles and new Christian articles. We write for Jesus about God, the Bible, salvation, prayer and the word of God.
What a Beautiful Anointed moving article written by a Beautiful Sister in the Lord!
Thank you I needed to hear those Comforting words!!!
With much Love in Christ,
Dee
"Numbers 6:24,25,26"