I also wanted to share something that happened to me while I was out of town to attend my mother's funeral. The Lord stepped in and spoke to me, and He took my hand and let me hold onto His robe. He steadied me, gave me strength, blessed me with love through others (outside of my biological family), and allowed me act with grace and thankfulness in a very difficult, upsetting and scary situation.
Part of that was speaking to me through music, which He often does. Alone in my rental car the night before my mom's funeral wherein I had to ID her body and face down my sister, the Lord brought the lyrics from the following two songs into my mind: "Whom Shall I Fear" by, Chris Tomlin; and, "One Thing Remains" by, Jesus Culture. I faced down many demons while I was there, living and not. What I knew was that I was not alone, I was not to be afraid, that He and His angel armies were surrounding me, and that His love would never fail and He would never run out on me. So much more to the songs, but you can listen for yourself and take what you like to help you on your journey.
I'm very thankful to be at home now, four states away, phone tuned off for the first time in 3 years since I'm not on-call for my mom, and pouring out compassion and care for myself. Very grateful to have the relationship I do with God, and to know of and feel His presence in my life each and every day. I am truly blessed. VB
