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Jesus wept bible verse john 1110/2/2023 ![]() Why He didn’t rescue us? Why did He take our loved one? Where is God in any of that? Why did He arrive late? How many times have we done the same? Called out to God wondering why this tragedy was not avoided. Mary had just said, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” Jesus then sees her weeping and the others that mourn with her and “he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled.” (John 11:32-33) ![]() This line comes at a point in the story where Jesus has spoken to both sisters, Martha and Mary. I encourage you to read the whole chapter, but one of the lines in this section that frequently brings me comfort is verse 35, “Jesus wept.” It’s so simple and so Devine, so much hope. There are so many parts to this story that are interesting to consider. As I prayed, God also reminded me of another death mentioned in the Bible, Lazarus in John 11. As I did, God brought me to mind all my friends who have lost a loved one-a father, a boyfriend, a wife, other sons, daughters, mothers, babies, a pet…the list goes on. This morning in my prayers, I prayed for these two women and their families. She is just so very early in this process and next Christmas, and the one after, and the one after that, she too will be processing through so many emotions. As I listened to her process a few things happening lately, I was also reminded of another friend who just lost her son a few weeks ago. My heart broke for her and I was so glad I could just be there with her. She explained that last year she was still in shock and that her focus was just moving through each day, but now things have settled in and it’s even harder than last Christmas. Her 21-year-old son died about a year and a half ago. Yesterday I went to dinner and a movie with a dear friend. It’s Christmas, ya know, and I’ve got lots of prep happening! I think tomorrow, if that happens again, I’m getting up before the alarm to get a jump on all I’d like to do. The odd thing is I also woke about a half-hour before my alarm and then rolled over. I wanted to get there and start my workout. Not at the time I would have liked, but about 40 minutes earlier than yesterday and with NO groaning.
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