Hope

Last week Greg Laurie, Pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, lost his 33 year old son Christopher, in a car accident. For those of us who understand grief in the form of losing a loved one, we can empathize with the Laurie family. Especially for me as I fully understand what Christopher’s wife, now a young widow, is experiencing. In a blog that was posted to today, Pastor Laurie makes the statement, “Heaven is closer to me now and earth is less attractive to me …but I have a task to do and I want to do it.”

I remember, after I lost Daniel, I spoke very similar words. I longed for heaven and for Jesus’ return. But we all have tasks to complete and lives to live for God. This is especially true for me, as now I have been called to be a Godly wife for Brian and a mother to Sierra, reflecting Christ each and every day.

Greg describes his son Christopher as a Prodigal Son at times in his life; but explains that Christopher came back to the Lord in the last 2 years of his life and how so very important that was. Pastor Laurie does not grief without hope. He described how certain he was that he will see Christopher again someday. How wonderful it is to know that we have been given that grace through Jesus and the cross! Today, I was reminded about how important my relationship with God is. I pray that each of you who read this are also reminded of the same thing. None of us are promised our next breath.

Please pray for the Laurie family and check out this POST if you get a chance.