A Time to Weep...

"A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;"

Perhaps the thought of losing a child doesn't get much attention in my head because the event would be so horrific that I wouldn't know how to function.

I feel extraordinarily blessed at this point in my life with 3 beautiful children, and I cannot comprehend the pain that the families involved in this morning's events are experiencing.  My heart aches as yours does.  I am comforted as I read a passage of scripture that is on my mind today.  I hope I don't lose any readers at this point just because I am bringing up a scripture that you may not believe in.  Please read on.  There will not be any lasting damage :-)

There may not be a more beautiful passage of scripture in the Book of Mormon than 3rd Nephi Chapter 17.  For those that are unaware, the Book of Mormon is considered scripture by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) and, along with the Bible, it testifies of Jesus Christ.  In this specific chapter, the resurrected Jesus Christ is visiting the "other sheep" on the American Continent.

You can read the whole chapter here, but I just want to post part of it.

Starting with verse 19:

19: And it came to pass that Jesus spake unto them, and bade them arise.

20: And they arose from the earth, and he said unto them: Blessed are ye because of your faith. And now behold, my joy is full.

21: And when he had said these words, he wept, and the multitude bare record of it, and he took their little children, one by one, and blessed them, and prayed unto the Father for them.

22: And when he had done this he wept again;

23: And he spake unto the multitude, and said unto them: Behold your little ones.

24: And as they looked to behold they cast their eyes towards heaven, and they saw the heavens open, and they saw angels descending out of heaven as it were in the midst of fire; and they came down and encircled those little ones about, and they were encircled about with fire; and the angels did minister unto them.

 

The love that our Heavenly Father has for each of us is infinite and perfect, despite our minimal understanding of it.  I know that He is keenly aware of the families affected by today's tragedy and is caring for these little ones right now.

 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.  May we move past this day with more love in our hearts and kindness to others.

 

Beautiful Music to soothe your soul.