Finding Hope and Comfort in the Promise of Reunion
The loss of a child is an indescribable pain—one that leaves a hollow ache in the heart and a sense of overwhelming sorrow. In these moments of deep grief, it is easy to feel lost, questioning the path forward and the purpose behind such suffering. Yet, even in this darkness, I have found that the glory of God shining in the face of Jesus offers a guiding light and a profound source of hope.
Looking to Jesus, I see the heart of God—a heart that understands suffering, loss, and longing. In Christ, God walked among us, wept with us, and ultimately overcame death. The promise that Jesus made, that those who believe in Him will have eternal life, gives me assurance that this separation is not the end. There is hope that one day, I will see my child again, whole and radiant in the presence of the Lord.
This hope does not erase the pain, but it transforms it. It reminds me that God’s love is bigger than my loss, that His glory shines brightest when all seems dark. The face of Jesus, full of compassion and victory over death, invites me not just to mourn, but to trust. To believe that God holds both me and my child close, and that the story is not finished.
Each day, as I navigate the sorrow, I cling to the promise that what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. The glory of God in Jesus reassures me that love endures, and that joy will come again. In this, there is peace—a peace that passes understanding and a hope that leads me forward until that joyful reunion.
As we navigate the sorrow of loss, let us remember that the glory of God in the face of Jesus remains a steadfast and radiant beacon. Even in our darkest nights, His presence is a guiding light, offering hope, comfort, and the promise of new dawns. May this assurance carry you forward and surround your heart with peace.
Minister A Francine Green
November 2025
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