Finding Jesus When Life Hurts

There are very few sure things in life, but there are a few. One of them is that life will end. Sooner or later. When it is sooner things hurt!! When it is later and expected it still hurts.

Recently the family at The Rock of Southwest lost one of there best, Ryan Roberts. I did not know him well though I have spoken with him a couple times. By all accounts he was a man of God. He was young and his future was bright. He has gone to be with Jesus, for that I envy him.

His family and friends are still here and are hurting. I have not lost a brother, son, or fiance before and I can not imagine the difficulty those who have are facing. Still there is some solace when times are hard and life is hard, it is found in Jesus who is our refuge, our strength, our deliverer, our friend, and our savior. The old hymn "It Is Well With My Soul" was written by a man who experienced great sorrow in his life. For all of those who are experiencing loss or difficulty in life I encourage you to read the story behind that hymn here.