Prayer and Thankfulness

My heart has been burdened the past couple days. A beautiful young family from Kansas was laid on my heart the other day. They have a daughter who is 1 month older than Sierra. On January 22nd she went to the doctor for a routine check-up and was diagnosed with cancer throughout her entire little body.  Three short weeks later, on Sunday February 8th, she went home to Jesus.

When I read the news of her passing, my heart crumbled. I don't know these people, but truly we are one body in Christ through the faith that we share. I sat in front of my computer deeply saddened for this young family. I found myself asking the Lord "why?" "Why Lord?" "Why such a small baby?" "Why so quickly?" I was taken aback by my own heart that was crying out to the Lord asking a question that I never even asked when Daniel was sick.  However, I am reminded once again, as Paul tells us...to be with Christ..."is better by far." (Philippians 1:23) I find hope in the assurance that Jesus has come to bridge the gap for us who are so undeserving. Through the acceptance of this gift, we will all be reunited in heaven again. Praise God for that Hope!

Here is their blog. If you have time, please visit and let them know that you are praying for them. I know all too well, how kind words and shared prayers can help heal a broken heart during a time such as this.  

I am so thankful for the blessing that I have in Brian and Sierra. I do not take one single day with my precious baby girl and husband for granted. Thank you Lord! Blessed be your name ALONE. You do give and take away and although we may never understand that on this side of heaven, BLESSED IS YOUR NAME!!!

Blessed Be Your Name
In the land that is plentiful 
Where your streams of abundance flow
Blessed be your name

Blessed Be Your name
When I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed Be Your name

Every blessing you pour out 
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in 
Still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name

Blessed be Your name
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's 'all as it should be'
Blessed be Your name

Blessed be Your name
On the road marked with suffering 
Though there's pain in the offering 
Blessed be Your name

Every blessing you pour out 
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in 
Still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name

Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name

You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord Blessed be your name