Monday we were praying for our up and coming conference on Passion. All of a sudden out of no where I really had a moment of sorrow as my mind went to a long lost friend who died a few years ago. She and I in times past had so much fun getting the themes for the conferences by prayer and seeking God on who to speak and how to make the conference flow well, etc.
As the women prayed at the prayer meeting I was at, I found myself remembering my friend's voice, her mannerisms, her prophetic abilities, and I felt alone, sorrowful, and just a lot of grief. Funny how she died over four years ago and Monday night my mind and heart wanted to cry as I was really missing her. Grief is like that. It can show up when we least expect it. No one else knew my pain at that moment but God.
That night I just had a little visit with the Lord, telling Him how I miss my good friend and our times of loving on Him, sharing insights, and talking about the Holy Spirit. I felt the Lord knew my sadness and could identify with that feeling of loss.
Just as I was deep in my thoughts the leader of prayer meeting called me over to pray for me. Little did she know how deep my grief was at that very moment. The prayer lifted my spirits, encouraged my soul, and pulled me out of that sinking moment.
I wonder if any of you have had a moment like this where you really felt grief come up when you least expected it or just an overwhelming feeling of loss triggered by an event? How did you get through the moment or the circumstance?
I wonder how Jesus felt when He went to the cross all alone after three years of fellowship with His friends? He must have had a few moments of grief and sadness remembering the good times they had together. I wonder what the disciples went through once Jesus was gone and what grief they must have felt.
This Easter season is a good time to remember our friends and encourage those alone. Hopefully you are in good spirits today and not feeling alone. Be assured someone is lifting you up in prayer right now. I am. Please hit the "comment" button at the end of this post and tell me how you got through your personal times of "unexpected grief." God bless, Pastor Sharon
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Dear Ministry Friends,
Time seems to fly by, doesn’t it? It seems like only yesterday we were starting the W.I.M.N. organization, and now almost eleven years have passed. As we continue to seek the Lord’s direction regarding our vision, God is continually guiding to new and exciting endeavors each step of the way. One such development is our new web site BLOG. Yes, we have taken that giant leap of faith into cyberspace! We truly believe this will be an excellent way to keep in touch with all our ministry friends around the world. Please take time to contact us and let us know what the Lord is doing in you and your ministry!
Blogging Blessings!
Apostle Sharon Predovich
Time seems to fly by, doesn’t it? It seems like only yesterday we were starting the W.I.M.N. organization, and now almost eleven years have passed. As we continue to seek the Lord’s direction regarding our vision, God is continually guiding to new and exciting endeavors each step of the way. One such development is our new web site BLOG. Yes, we have taken that giant leap of faith into cyberspace! We truly believe this will be an excellent way to keep in touch with all our ministry friends around the world. Please take time to contact us and let us know what the Lord is doing in you and your ministry!
Blogging Blessings!
Apostle Sharon Predovich
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2 comments:
I tend to be someone who cries easily, and so as I cry out my grief to the Lord, I also hold on to the promises that He's given me in the Word, and in my situation, and often it has been over and about my children. I made a choice many years ago to 'run' to God and face the pain, than run away from Him. I pray, read, speak to my husband, and often an anointed friend or some anointed minister will pray for me or give me an encouraging word in season...sometimes they don't even know...
I lost my father in the month of September of '82. That Christmas Eve, I was sitting in church with my family at a Midnight Candle Light Service, and the tears just started flowing. It was probably the first time I cried about losing him. I was missing him so much. It made me look at all the loved ones in my life, and appreciate each of them for their contribution to my life. Since then, I try to communicate openly, my love and appreciation for those who are dear to me.
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