Songs Of Grief

A friend of mine lost their spouse not long ago. They sent me a text message one day "Why is it so much easier to praise the Lord when the sun is shining in life?"

I know their love for God and faithful service for many years. The last thing I wanted to do was to give some trite or inappropriate response to their sincere pain and vulnerability. I prayed and asked the Lord if He had anything for me to share with them. Only one thing came to mind and I typed...

A heavy heart of grief and mourning plays a different song of praise. It's not filled with clapping, but played in minor keys from the heart, while sung with silent sighs of trust.

Joni's Battle with Cancer

Many of you have heard of Joni Eareckson Tada. Writer, singer, song-writer, artist, international speaker, founder of "Wheels for the World" and Jesus-loving quadriplegic. If not, here is a link to her website (Joni and Friends). I've followed her for many years and was shocked when I heard of her recent diagnosis with breast cancer. To be honest, I began to weep. I've read enough of her books to feel as though she is a distant friend and mentor.

The books, "When God Weeps" and "The God I Love," have made significant impacts to my Christian walk. I recommend the first book to nearly everyone I know. I just went to her website and listened to her 3 minute update on her cancer. I've known many unnamed heroes that have battled cancer glorifying the Lord. Grace is on their lips, praise is in their hearts, and the things that God does in and through them are living testimonies of the power and reality of a Savior. But only those closest to them get to hear their testimonies. So I thought I'd post one of Joni's updates so you could taste and hear of God's goodness through her testimony. 

Cancer Update #2 | Radio | Joni and Friends

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