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Tears of Hope: Trusting Jesus in Our Time of Loss

byMarci Ferrell

Inside: We’re grieving the loss of my sweet mother-in-law—but rejoicing in the hope of heaven. Thank you for your prayers as we take time to rest and remember God’s faithfulness.

Originally written on June 24, 2012 – You can read more at Biblically Caring for Our Aging Parents Part One & Biblically Caring for Our Aging Parents Part Two – or visit the Aging Parents Category on the Blog.

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
— Revelation 21:4

I’m writing through tears as I ask for prayer for our family. We are mourning the loss of my sweet mother-in-law here on this earth, but we are also rejoicing—knowing she is now in the presence of the Lord.

Mama was used mightily by the Lord to share His love and truth with her family. Through her witness and faithful life, the Lord brought us to saving faith.

She is a woman who has left her mark—not only on her daughter-in-law, but also on her granddaughter—showing us what it looks like to live out the role of a Titus 2 woman. Mama deeply loved her family, but most importantly, she loved her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Thank you so much for your prayers. I want you to know I’ll be taking a short break from blogging this week to spend time with our family.

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.”
— John 14:1–4

“Grief is expected, but it is different from the grief of the world. There is a difference between tears of hope and tears of hopelessness.”

Erwin Lutzer

  

 

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3 Comments

  1. HappyMrsBass@LAMS says:

    Marci… I am so sorry for your lost! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. Sending the biggest hugs your way, sweet friend!

  2. Marci and family~ My heart goes out to you and I know how you are all feeling. I lost my mother April 20, 2012 and I can say time does help a little but that empty feeling is still here. I had a hard time with the fact that my mother did not have a relationship with Jesus so that is even more sad. while most people I know would be rejoicing that their mother had gone home to Jesus I cannot be happy because I have no idea where my mother has gone. I know that sounds kind of strange but I so wish that I could be rejoicing right now, I am happy she is no longer in the hospital and in no more pain, but her life after death for me is not a for sure thing to know. For that I am truly sad. Prayers being sent your way. Blessings,Joann

  3. Oh Marci!!! Sharing tears with you. I wish I could give you a huge hug. I will pray for you all as you face the future without this wonderful woman in your life. May God’s peace envelope you today…

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