|
| ||||
|
|
|
|
| |
COMFORTING WORDS
WE ARE SO SAD
WHEN THOSE WE LOVE
ARE CALLED TO LIVE
IN THAT HOME ABOVE
BUT WHY SHOULD WE GRIEVE
WHEN THEY SAY GOODBYE
AND THEY GO TO DWELL
IN A CLOUDLESS SKY
FOR THEY HAVE GONE
TO PREPARE THE WAY
AND WE WILL JOIN THEM AGAIN
SOME HAPPY DAY
From the pen of Helen Steiner Rice
There's an open gate
At the end of the road
Through which each must go alone
And there in a light we cannot see
Our Father claims His own
Beyond the gate, your loved one
Find happiness and rest
That a loving God knows best.
O DIVINE MASTER
GRANT THAT I MAY NOT SO MUCH SEEK
TO BE CONSOLED AS TO CONSOLE;
TO BE UNDERSTOOD, AS TO UNDERSTAND
TO BE LOVED, AS TO LOVE;
FOR IT IS IN GIVING THAT WE RECEIVE,
IT IS IN PARDONING THAT WE ARE PARDON,
IT IS IN DYING THAT WE ARE BORN TO ETERNAL LIFE.
WHEN DEATH COMES
Death comes to us in may ways.Tragic especially in accidents, slowly especially in sickness and etc.The manner a person dies often leaves those left behind asking alot of questions with regards to afterlife issues.But all Christians should not be too sad because each and every member of our family, including ourselves will one day walk through that door that brings us to eternity with our Lord and saviour.If our children go through that door first, we know that they are in the safe hands of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.If our children goes first, you will not fear death because if death does come, its ok with you.Many people fear death because of sins in their life, or they don't want their children to be left behind with no one to look after them.
We always blame ourselves for not doing this or that to prevent such sad happenings.People always ask all sort of questions saying that this should have been done etc. Well we must not try to escape death.Noone will escape death!To put all kinds of blame shows that we want to remain in this world.When death comes, we will not be able to prevent it.What is important is to ensure that we are saved in Christ Jesus and that heaven is our permanent home waiting for us.
MISCARRIAGE
I remembered, after my family tragedy, I bought a CD by one Christian worship leader (Ray Bozt) and this song "The Anchor still stand" gave much comfort to me. It was written by his friend whose wife had miscarriaged a number of times. His friend said that the life of the child just slip throuh his fingers as he held the dead infant. Indeed it hurts so much for mother and father who waited in intense anxiety for the day to have this thing happenning to them. I had so many friend and colleague who went through this agony.
But I can comfort you that, you will meet your child in heaven if you go to heaven one day. They will be waiting for you, for they are under the care of our loving Father.
Little children and children has an automatic place in heaven, but we parents do not have unless we receive Jesus as our Lord and saviour. If your wife had miscarriaged, do not abandon God because your child is safe with Him. He wants you to trun to Him.
" I, even I, am He who comforts you." (Isaiah 51:12a)
07.05.98
Dear Meechang and Rufina, Mutang and I are greatly shocked and saddened to hear about the children. We grieve with you.May God hold you close and dearly during this time. Emilia, Mdm Chong and Zakiah O are so sad today. Lun tau in Miri are all keeping your family in prayer. We all love you very much. Please let us know if there is any way we can be of help.(Muring/Mutang)
14.05.1998
Dear Mr and Mrs Meechang....I heard of the tragic news and I just want to let you know that we (TCF Kuching) felt shock and grieve. we know we can never feel the depth and intensity of your pain and agony. We can only look to the God of all comfort. May His steadfast love and mercy help you all to endure this time of mourning . And we pray in due time, His wisdom and grace and compensations will fill you abundantly ( Luke 7: 23) CFong Kuching.
( my family had received more than Rm30,000.00 love gifts excluding materials donations/contributions- Yes God had compensated within hours of the tragedy)
May 1998
Brother Meechang and Sister Rufina, no word can explain/express our sadness for what had happened and your grief. We're with you in prayer and spirit. Be strong and keep your trust and faith in Jesus... Because of Jesus, there is comfort for sorrows.. and hope for the heart.. for His love is with you and will never depart..
( Mutang Paturan & Family)
" Rurum-rurum mu luk ngerawe nemu idi tetek rumahmu bang susa luk danak-danak. sembayang kai pad Tuhan luk amung-amung mare awang idi tuehNeh nemuyuh bang kareb nekini, repet idi anu inan Neneh petecu ngaceku Ieh luk ngimet ulun tau, serukedneh".
( Lun Bawang luk tudo dei Kuching)
" God bless and keep you everywhere and hold you in His loving care."
( Augustine, Richard and Suk Poh)
17.5.1998
In time of loss, our hearts reach out to you in deepest sympathy. ( Teachers Christian Fellowship, Miri)
12.5.98
If only there were something that friends could say or do- some way they might express their thoughts and help to comfort you- and yet perhaps just knowing that there are those who care, will help, at least in some small way, to ease the loss you bear."
( Your students- kuching)
20.5.98
May it comfort you to know that the one you love is home with Jesus, resting in His arms in everlasting peace. Remembering you and meechang and praying for you in this time of loss and grief.
( nellie and Andrew Mering, EPF Bintulu)
May the promise in the Scriptures be your hope today, your peace tomorrow, and your comfort always!"
Love and prayer. ( Anita and Ronny Duyok UUM Kedah)
6.5.98
Read in the news about the tragic happening. Though there's little that friends can say or do, may the unspoken words of caring and the silent prayers that come from within the heart give you strength and peace.
( Margerita Murib, Kuching)
8.5.98
Although in time of sorrows there's so little one can say, may the sympathy this brings you help to comfort you today. ( YB Michael Lisa )
When we received the news, all our church members cried. Our church service held special prayers for your family. ( Peter - Bintulu)
We heard the news and I have requested the whole SIB Churches to pray to God to bring confort to you and family. ( Rev. Gerawat Maran, President SIB Sarawak).
1.6.98
Meechang and Rufina, I am lost for words to say except the word of God which we can identify with during times of need,like this.Everyone who heard, we have shared with you, your grief by praying for you to uphold you that you will continue to be faithful and serve Him in your calling.Certainly people did not only pray for your family but the salvation of many who will come across your way, the old the young will be saved through Godly testimony.We love you and thank you for your undivided love and committment for the Lun Bawang community as a whole.People like you are rare to find.You are a provision from God for our people. Love and prayers, on behalf of KWPLBS, Mina B.
June 1998
Thinking of you in the loss of your loved ones.Though there's little that I can say or do, may the unspoken words of caring and the silent prayers that come from within the heart give you strength and peace.May God be with you always at these times of your sorrows. Love, Sheela and family.
17.05,1998
Your time of sorrow is also my sorrow, knowing you all so well, mentioning you in prayer, words can hardly share, as tears uncontrol, but please trust in the Lord, saviour divine, He knows us so well, He won't leave us. Jock and Family (Su)
THE RIVER OF LIFE
How many of us ever read about the RIVER OF LIFE?In the book of Revelation, everyone will come to the River of Life when our time comes..but for those of us who are still here on earth, our God let the River of Life flows through us/ or within us to comfort us and to wipe our sorrows.In the Gospel according to John Chapter 7:38, says
"whoever believes in Me, from within them will flow springs of Living Water."
If we can all go to heaven together, it would have been better...but when come to this, God is the one who will decide who to go first. God gives and God takes away. Even if death could tear us apart, our spirit lives on and God put them in a place where they will be untouchable by the evil spirits. There they will rest, waiting for us, one by one to return home to heaven. So in actual fact, our love ones, who die in the Lord, are with Him in heaven.
I come to realize that my love for my children is so strong that,my thoughts of them make me heaven-focus. It is like, we would always want to go home if members of our families are there. If there is no one at home, it is likely that our hearts would not be thinking of going home. Because 3 of my children are already in heaven, to reconcile with them is of utmost priority.
Each care, each ill of mortal birth,
is sent in pitying love,
To lift the lingering heart from earth,
and speed its flight above.
and every pang that wrings the breast,
and every joy that dies,
Tell us to see a purer rest,
and trust to holier ties..
- Montgomery
somebody wrote:" I am rich in heaven, in my children. Already I have sent thither many. Have I lost them? Not one of them. They are nobler and more worthy of love than they were then. They had been saved for me better than I could have saved them for myself. I have laid them up; and i have verified the declaration "Where your treasure is, there will your heart also."
SOMETIMES...........
SOMETIMES GOD BREAKS OUR SPIRIT TO SAVE OUR SOUL
SOMETIMES HE BREAKS OUR HEART TO MAKE US WHOLE
SOMETIMES HE SEND US PAIN SO WE CAN BE STRONGER
SOMETIMES HE SEND US SICKNESS SO WE TAKE BETTER CARE OF OURSELVES
SOMETIMES HE TAKES EVERYTHING AWAY FROM US
SO WE CAN LEARN THE VALUE OF EVERYTHING WE HAVE
Target="blank">
| Site Tools |
|
|
|
|
|
Verse of the Day |
|
|
