Friday, May 30, 2014

An eternal weight of glory

John Piper has some wonderful, encouraging words to say in this:




Though You Slay Me
by Shane and Shane

Lyrics:

I come, God, I come
I return to the Lord
The one who's broken
The one who's torn me apart
You struck down to bind me up
You say You do it all in love
That I might know You in Your suffering

Though You slay me
Yet I will praise You
Though You take from me
I will bless Your name
Though You ruin me
Still I will worship
Sing a song to the one who's all I need

My heart and flesh may fail
The earth below give way
But with my eyes, with my eyes I'll see the Lord
Lifted high on that day
Behold, the Lamb that was slain
And I'll know every tear was worth it all

Though You slay me
Yet I will praise You
Though You take from me
I will bless Your name
Though You ruin me
Still I will worship
Sing a song to the one who's all I need

Though tonight I'm crying out
Let this cup pass from me now
You're still all that I need
You're enough for me
You're enough for me

Though You slay me
Yet I will praise You
Though You take from me
I will bless Your name
Though You ruin me
Still I will worship
Sing a song to the one who's all I need
Sing a song to the one who's all I need


As we continue this road of grief, I am so thankful for the gift of music and God's Word. The month of May continues to be challenging. We've had some tough steps to take this month. Graduations are still difficult to think about, and the youngest member of "the three Amigos" (as we affectionately called Matt and his two best friends) graduates this year. I also set up a teen checking account with Matt's sister, something I had planned to do with Matt the very week he died. His sister and I also had a couple behind-the-wheel driving sessions this week. The anxiety for her has been a bit overwhelming. It makes me sad that there's anxiety instead of excitement. Finally, Matt's sister leaves for vacation early tomorrow for 18 days. I already miss her. I am reassured, however, knowing that she's traveling with David (our exchange student turned  unofficially adopted son). It's going to be a long 18 days without the both of them!

For as difficult as the month has been, however, God's grace has been sufficient. He has granted comfort, grace, and truth. He has given me everything I need for life and godliness. (2 Peter 1:3) I am supported by an amazing group of women, fellow companions on this road of grief. We continue to draw strength, hope, and encouragement from one another. I am blessed. For every ache and twinge of grief, I can honestly say that there has also been blessings and joy. I do not lose heart because there is "an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison" coming. (2 Cor. 4:17) Until then, may God's grace be multiplied!

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