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“Experiencing Death and New Life”
The LORD is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life — of whom shall I be afraid?
Judy J. writes:
Psalm 27 keeps me grounded and rooted on the path in which I seek to walk with the Lord.
At the age of 46, God blessed me with my second child. My husband and I never thought we would have another child after the birth of our first daughter.
When I was six months pregnant, we lost my mother, and we went through a very difficult time.
I became very depressed and found it hard to get over my pain.
I feel that the Lord blessed us and helped us to see how precious life can be even after losing my mom. Although my mom could not be replaced, God blessed us with another child that we could share our love with.
Please note that the views expressed in this story are not necessarily the views of the American Bible Society. Story posted on February 25th, 2008 and filed under Death, Hope, Praise, Your Stories, Life Verse.
February 25th, 2008 at 12:27 pm
Dear Judy J. :
I rejoice with you for your precious new child.
Being obsessed with love for babies/children beyond child bearing age, I envy you, and thank you for sharing your good tidings.
Your Psalm 27:1 resonates throughout my life: The Lord being my light and my salvation, He never fails to be my rock and stronghold in any vicissitude of my life.
Truly, “…If God is for us, who is against us?” (Romans 8:31).
May GOD ALL MIGHTY continue to shower His Infinite and Inestimable Blessings upon you and your beautiful family, always and forevermore!
Mary Sun.
February 28th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Dear Judy J,
I know how painful it is lose a loved one. My 14 year old daughter Olivia died suddenly April 22, 2004. I couldn’t understand how God could do this to me. My life, as I knew it, was gone, I had no hope or desire to go on living but I did.
Psalm 30:11: You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
Psalm 30:12: That my heart may sing to you and not be slient. O Lord God, I will give you thanks, forever.
Judy, how special and precious the gift of life you were blessed with. I still miss my daughter so very much. Not a day or minute goes by that I don’t think about her and cry. My life was shattered, my heart broken but I know that God has a purpose for me. He reminds me of his love for me every day that I wake up. My daughter is always with me, for I believe God allows her to show me in many different ways. I now see life through new eyes. I thank God for the 14 years he allowed me to share with Olivia. I will forever cherish my beautiful memories.
Judy, may God continue to Bless you and your family.
Corinne Ruiz