“She died at Kiriath Arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went to mourn for Sarah and to weep over her.”       Genesis 23:2 NIV

How can we deal with the death of a loved one? By expressing sorrow, by mourning and weeping. Sarah, Abraham’s wife, died. She died when she was 127 years old. Remember who Sarah was, how great a life she had lived for the Lord. She had willingly followed her husband, Abraham, in his call from the Lord. She had willingly left her home, family, and friends, all she had, to follow her husband. She had willingly travelled all about as Abraham sought to follow and obey the Lord. She had been steadfast right along with her husband all through the years, steadfast in following the Lord and in believing His promises despite the impossible odds. She was called a princess (Genesis 17:15). She is an excellent illustration of the grace of our Lord. She is listed in the great Hall of Faith as one of the great believers of faith (Hebrews 11:11). She is the only woman whose age and death are given by Scripture. No wonder Abraham mourned and wept. Abraham loved her for her commitment and faithfulness. She would no longer be his partner in life, no longer be by his side, no longer be labouring with him. Abraham mourned and wept over the passing of his dear wife. There is nothing wrong with shedding tears over the death of a loved one. Tears are not a sign of weakness nor of weak faith. Tears are a release for the pain we feel. Tears help to heal our broken hearts. Tears are even a testimony, a tribute to the importance of the loved one.

PRAYER THOUGHT

Lord, thank You for gathering our tears in our grief.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, thank You that tears are not a sign of weakness nor of weak faith. They are Your gift for us to release the pain we feel. Tears help us to heal. Tears are a testimony, a tribute to the importance of our loved one. AMEN

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