All too soon another life will end, when we have to say goodbye to a loved one or a friend. There is no way for us to ever prepare, to find out someone we love, will no longer ever be there. We feel deep sorrow when they depart, always holding a loving and special place within our heart. Remembrances linger of a loving face, wonderful times we shared together, which we can’t replace. But there is always the warm comfort too, God helps everyone of us through everything we must do. In times of trouble and times of grief, God always answers our prayer for needed spiritual relief. Other times when we feel we cannot go on, we can rely upon our Savior through each night until dawn. God stays on duty twenty four times seven, to answer your call or prayer, from His throne in Heaven. Know in your heart you can count on Him, if down on your knees and your life seems hopeless and dim. When it is your time to say a final goodbye, and your heart is completely breaking and all you can do is cry. God will reach and take you in His embrace, wiping each hurt from your heart and tear from your face. Over time God will help to ease your pain, giving you strength to remember your loved one and laugh again. God promised us always everlasting love, to eternally keep vigil over His children from Heaven above. So, when you too must say a final goodbye, it’s alright to grieve for a loved one, God is always standing by. © Brenda Sparkman July 19, 2006