The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow

That’s what the song says. I wouldn’t bet your bottom dollar on that though…In Alaska there are days where the sun doesn’t come out at all. Day after day. So there.

If I were facing the death of a loved one, I have to think that I wouldn’t believe the sun would come out tomorrow. I also have to think that I really wouldn’t give a flying flip. Admittedly, I may even wish that the sun would never come out again.

Even allowing myself to think of what I would do in that situation is hard. Finding words, or even trying to do something to give them comfort is so difficult.

“I'm praying for you." just doesn't cut it.

Do they wonder, "What are you praying? Are you praying that they won't die? Are you asking that I'll be okay with it? Are you telling me "This too shall pass"?".

There are numerous scriptures that have been quoted in efforts to help relieve the pain of losing someone dear. The suffocating, unimaginable, pain.

I know God doesn’t give us anything that we cannot "handle". What that really means is, we can get through anything with His help. But by reading the entire passage, I unquestionably comprehend the whole truth. (1 Corinthians 10) Clearly, it doesn't say that life will be easy and you won't experience hard things. In summary, it says that by His grace we can get through them. We are expected to get through them and learn from them so that we can in turn help others to do the same.

And so, I do pray.

Specifically, I ask that God's presence will be evident to them, and as result they would draw near to Him. I pray that they would allow Him to carry them when they don't want to go on. When I read Isaiah, especially chapters 40 and 41, I can hear God pleading for me to fathom His love, and His fervent appeal to comprehend who and what He is. So, I ask that they would know the feeling of His passionate, cherishing, love and that it would consume and comfort them.

Additionally, I draw from 1 Corinthians where I find the truth of His love, and His aspiration for us to realize how deep it is. Amazingly, His love for us is so significant, that He sent His only son to die for us. God understands the pain of losing a loved one. He's been-there-done-that. I'm confident that the way He was able to endure it was because He knew that He would see Jesus again. Ergo, I pray that they have that same peace, God's guidance through it all, and for His will to be done.

His will. Because I know for certain, that is the best way.

"While we walk the pilgrim pathway clouds will overspread the sky, but when travlin' days are over not a shadow, not a sigh." ...so I guess the sun really will come out tomorrow! ...as long as you have the Son!