A Tough, Tough Day...But God Is Still Good
I told you several weeks back that we were expecting our second child. Well, we went for an ultrasound this morning and there was no heartbeat. We lost the baby.
Perhaps it goes without saying the empty feeling that comes with that news, so I won't. What I will talk briefly about is the overwhelming sense of peace and compassion we felt within our spirit...in spite of the pain.
There are two things that I have learned to hold onto in difficult times. It is something that I have told so many others who have also faced trials. Just two things:
1. God is good.
2. God is in control.
With those two things, there is nothing that can shake us. If He were in control, but not good, there would be no hope. If He were good but not in control, there would be no point. My God is both. So, as a song by Casting Crowns that has been going through my head all day says:
Perhaps it goes without saying the empty feeling that comes with that news, so I won't. What I will talk briefly about is the overwhelming sense of peace and compassion we felt within our spirit...in spite of the pain.
There are two things that I have learned to hold onto in difficult times. It is something that I have told so many others who have also faced trials. Just two things:
1. God is good.
2. God is in control.
With those two things, there is nothing that can shake us. If He were in control, but not good, there would be no hope. If He were good but not in control, there would be no point. My God is both. So, as a song by Casting Crowns that has been going through my head all day says:
I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm
Labels: David C. Price
posted by DAVID C. PRICE at 4/10/2006 08:30:00 PM
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13 Comments:
David:
My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your wife. You are right. God is good and in control. You will continue to be blessed many times over, according to His will and His timing.
I'm so sorry for your loss, David. You and your wife will be in my prayers. In difficult days, I've always appreciated the words of Job in Job 1:21: "And he said, 'Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.'"
David,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Dee Dee and I know firsthand about that empty feeling when they can't find the heartbeat. But as you say, God is good and He is in control. He comforted us through that time, as He will comfort you, and we have 2 more beautiful children. We'll be praying for you.
I am so sorry for your loss. I really don't have the words. May God continue to give you and your wife comfort and peace.
Though we have no words to ease your pain, we know that God can and we know that our prayers can help. So, know that we are lifting you, your wife, and your family up at this time.
God is good all the time, and all the time God is good.
http://www.team-swap.com/wordpress/2006/04/11/prayer-request-3/
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for you and your family. Trust in God.
Praise God that you acknowledge His control and goodness during this hard time. This will turn into ministry in the future, no doubt.
Wow. So sorry, bro.
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I am so sorry, David. You are in our prayers. Praying and hoping all goes okay tomorrow....
I want to thank you all for your very kind and obviously heartfelt words of comfort and compassion. Karen and I are truly humbled by the outpouring of concern we have received from you here, from those of you who have sent private emails and to those who have called.
As I said, God has provided comfort and peace that surpasses understanding and a good deal of it has come in the form of you. Thank you all. Please pray for us tomorrow if we come to mind. Karen has to go through a D and C at 9 AM to remove the baby.
We were both a bit put out to read the release form description as the removal of the "product of conception." No, it may not have been born, but that is our child, thank you very much.
Anyway, it promises to be a difficult morning and we covet your prayers. Thanks again. I cannot tell you how much it means to us.
David and Karen, I weep for you both, and I mourn your loss today. How blessed are the angels in Heaven as they welcome this one home who was known before the earth's foundations were laid.
My wife and I are praying for you today. May He cradle you in His arms. He is so good.
Mike
I am sorry.
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