Romans 12:15
Rejoice with them that do rejoice
and weep with them that weep.
and weep with them that weep.
Last Thursday we heard the terribly sad news that an eighteen year-old cousin of mine had taken his life. It was very unexpected. No notes were left behind and no one for sure knows 'why'. It is so heartbreaking. I had never known him very well, and now I wish I had made more of an effort to become acquainted. Inevitably there is the question, "Is there something I could have said or done to keep him from doing this?" Maybe not. But it really made me realize the importance of reaching out to others and how I really need to improve in this area. We may never know until eternity the difference we've made in another's life just by being yielded to God, being a good witness for Him, and serving Him by serving others.
On Sunday, we heard the wonderful happy news that another cousin of mine had given birth to a full-term beautiful healthy baby girl after a difficult pregnancy and after having lost a premature baby girl last year. Oh joy!! Thank you, Lord!
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