Beautiful Reminders

There are truly few things as beautiful as autumn in Minnesota. The crisp air, the deep blue sky, and the foliage. The trees are spectacularly dressed in red, orange, yellow, and every shade in between. The psalmist writes, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands” (Psalm 19:1). The earth does as well, especially right now.

The accompanying photo was shot last week as I drove to my friends’ home with dinner, a mum, and a copy of Heaven is for Real for Kids for their little boy. My heart was aching as they had just lost their baby. Questions were bouncing around in my head, including the typical “Why?” These were faithful parents who pledged their lives to God personally and professionally. And yet their baby lived short two days. While my heart ached, the depth of their pain is unimaginable.

As I drove, I was taken first with the deep blue sky. When I turned a corner, this sight was waiting for me. It was if the Lord whispered, “I am HERE, in control. I love this family deeply. The baby is safe in My arms and her family will see her again. I will continue to hold them close, so trust Me.” It was a calming and comforting reminder of God’s sovereignty and compassion as the soft breeze made the leaves come alive and reflect the sunlight. God is here. He has been. He is. He always will be. And that is enough.

He gives and He takes away. He gave my friends their baby for two days when she wasn’t expected to survive at all. He gives us one another to comfort, as we have been comforted. He provides autumn afternoons to proclaim His glory and His love. I thank God for a love so great, a hope so magnificent…and two special days for a beautiful family.

For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth,

visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities;

all things have been created through him and for him. 

He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

Colossians 1:16-17

God is here. He has been. He always will be. That's enough. @MargaretMcSweeney @BeckyDanielson1
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