The Task Remains

He will not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. - Psalm 112:7

Our life had always been rather simple. When my wife and I were first married, we were not looking for riches or fame - just want to glorify God with whatever He gave us to do. In all arenas of our life, that purpose stayed clear. As our children grew and I began working at RBC Ministries, our goal continued to center around glorifying God.

But then, in 2002, came bad news of the worst kind. Our third child, 17-year-old Melissa, was unexpectedly ushered into heaven. Suddenly, we were forced to rethink things. Could we, in our new identity as bereaved parents, still find a way to glorify God? Or perspective and goal?

We've spent a lot of time pondering that question. When the One you've entrusted with your children allows one of them to be taken, it would be easy to stop trusting, serving, and pointing others to God. But the psalmist's words showed us the way. He said that the person who fears God "will never be shaken... His heart is steadfast" (Ps. 112:6-7). And so we - and you, no matter what you are facing - can continue to be "steadfast, trusting in the Lord."

Even in the face of "evil tidings," the task remains: Glorify God. - Dave Branon

Griefs bravely borne may serve Him

And richly glorify,

As quiet waters mirror

The beauty of the sky. - Nicholson

Trust through sorrow brings triumph over sadness.

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Ya... no matter what happen, no one will stop their life journey because of something... even though everyone died today, the sun will still rise from east tomorrow... quiet sad, but true... you may be facing some trouble right now, but the task given by God never pause...

Well, the most simplest task given is to get closer to Him... (i guess)... read the Bible, have prayer everyday... these are the basic...

I always get caught of not doing my work... quiet shame of it as I am almost 1-year-old in Christ... but now, I think each and everyone of you who reading this can be my witness... the date of posts could not be change...

Too much stuff that drawing away our attention from God... this are something we need to solve it right... for example, I always do this, posting in my blog, in the morning, around 2-4 a.m. ... but yesterday, I make it at night, before going to bed around 11 pm... :( ...T.T ... just because I am felt very sleepy and don't want to wake up...

I then realize that this is a test, testing my honor... and it is clear enough, I fail it... :( ... T.T...