"The Love that calls us into being, woos us to Himself, makes us His bride, lays down His life for us, and daily crowns us with lovingkindness and tender mercy, will not, no matter how it may appear in our loneliness, abandon us. 'I will never [the Greek has five different negatives here], never, never, never, never leave you nor forsake you.' (See Hebrew 13:5)"
- Elisabeth Elliot (lost her first husband after two years of marriage and her second husband 15 years later to cancer)
Your Love Will Find Me - Brian Doerksen & Steve Mitchinson
Every moment You are near
In every step, through every fear
There is nowhere I can go to be without You
You're everywhere
Looking to the heavens You're there
And in the dark depths of despair
Even there Your love will find me
Knowing that I'm never alone
Even if Your hand takes my home
To the other side of the sea
Your love will find me
"If I say, 'Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,' even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you." Psalm 139
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Rosanna - I cry fresh tears for you this week. I hope those verses are bringing you comfort. I love the never's - really emphasizes that God is here and his love has not left you. You are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. I love you Rosanna.
Rosanna, your a beautiful woman of God, and I also agree that emphasizing the word 'never' is so amazing, and it really is true that God will NEVER forsake you and loves you even though it may not feel like it at times. You are so loved. Praying and thinking of you daily!
Rosanna,
I have really appreciated being able to read your blog these past weeks. You are an inspiring, strong, Christ-centered person and I only hope that I would continue to lean on Him through all life's circumstances as you have.
A few days after we heard about the accident, I was doing my devotions and the reading was from Colossians 1:9-14. It made me think of you instantly, and it still does. I try to read it every day and you are in my prayers daily.
Thank you for sharing a part of yourself with all the people out there who care about and think about you often.
I love you!!!
I love you too Rosanna - keep flooding your heart with truth!
Such a sweet promise indeed to know that God will NEVER, ever leave you. Keep clinging to Him & his words of truth. Thinking of you every minute.
I read this the other day and thought of you, Rosanna. "In those times I can't seem to find God, I rest in the assurance He knows how to find me."-Neva Coyle On those terrible, tough days, when you can't feel God's love, know that He is still there and He still loves you deeply. Thinking of you...
I love you Rosanna! I have to think of your Dad these days. You and I both KNOW how much he loves you, and his heart breaks for you. Imagine that love only much greater from God. I'm so thankful for your dad's strong arms to hold you physically, and believing that God's big strong arms are holding your heart.
We love you so much, thank you for sharing with us, you encourage us so much! You are in our prayers many times a day!!!!
Aunt Ruth
Rosanna, I to cry fresh tears for you each day. I do however see the same amazing Christ-centered person that you have always been. I know that even when you were a young girl moving to Canada, the many fun days you spent mentoring my kids in fun ways like organizing games or dramas or videos for gramdma, even then
God knew He would carry you through this long hard journey.
You are an amazing girl Rosanna, we love you tons!
A. Irene
Rosanna,
Your faith and your heart for Jesus is inspiring. The Lord is truly using your journey.
He is holding your heart in His hands, and wiping away your every tear.
You are right...God will NEVER NEVER NEVER forsake you. He loves you.
Lana Vawser :)
That's a beautiful quote Rose, missing you today like everyday!
love you so much and continue to thank God that he created you so strong and that your faith is able to keep you going one day at a time!
love you so much
Hi Rosaana, You dont know me, but I am a friend of Jamie's. I am thinking of you during this time. My heart is breaking for you. I dont know what else to say, but it looks like you have a wonderful family for you to rely on. Jesus does love you!
rosanna..you honestly bring me hope!! every time I read your blog it makes me realize how amazing God truly is!! thank you!
You are beautiful.
I pray Rosanna that God's promises and truth will speak to your heart tonight. Love and prayers, Sarah.
My name is Andrea, I went to Bethany with Erik during his second year. I have heard of your loss through many Bethany friends, and was led to your blog through Jamie and Erik's. I never had the priveledge to met Nathan; my loss I think.
I want to thank you for your words, your strength, your honesty. When I heard about the accident I cried for you, and wondered how I would be able to go on if I lost my husband. We are both believers too but sometimes I feel that my faith is too weak, and I wonder if I (and my faith) would survive it.
You have encouraged me beyond belief. I know now that I would make it, that God would hold me and help me. It was a wonderful reminder to "hear" you say you'll be reunited with Nathan again in heaven. I am amazed by your strong faith, and inspired to praise as you do, even in your pain.
Thank you Rosanna. I pray for you often.
Andrea
Mary,
I miss you so much.
Rosanna, I was in my Mom's car yesterday and found a random CD that was not labeled. It was a South Abby service from Dec. 31 and Nate and you were leading worship together. It was so incredibly beautiful. At one point during one of the songs you sang this part
alone,
Draw me close, let your love surround me,
Bring me near draw me to your side
and as I wait I'll rise up like the eagle
and I will soar with you, your spirit leads me on, by the power of you love.
With tears in my eyes...this is my prayer for you today.
You are cherished
love kari
Elisabeth Elliot - what a wonderful woman to turn to in this time. It's so hard for most of us to comprehend what you're feeling, where you're at, the questions, the hurt, the tears... But she's been there, too. I hope her words bring you more and more comfort.
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