2021 Advent Devotions
Sunday, November 28 - Wendy Ricedorf
Psalm 67:1 “May God grant his grace to each one who is facing trials today.”
Seventeen years ago, I received a phone call that no one ever wants to receive. One of my best friends had tragically taken her own life. She was the one who had always kept our group of friends together by planning the wedding and baby showers, the parties, and the bus trips to NYC. We were all shocked and saddened beyond belief. All we could ask each other was “Why?” Of course over the years I’ve asked God that as well. Every year we get together to honor her life and to remember the fun times and crazy things we did. We all have “a longing” to see her again. But for now, we remember her by keeping our friendships alive.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help us turn to you in times of spiritual need. Give us strength to face the everyday challenges of life. Amen.
Psalm 67:1 “May God grant his grace to each one who is facing trials today.”
Seventeen years ago, I received a phone call that no one ever wants to receive. One of my best friends had tragically taken her own life. She was the one who had always kept our group of friends together by planning the wedding and baby showers, the parties, and the bus trips to NYC. We were all shocked and saddened beyond belief. All we could ask each other was “Why?” Of course over the years I’ve asked God that as well. Every year we get together to honor her life and to remember the fun times and crazy things we did. We all have “a longing” to see her again. But for now, we remember her by keeping our friendships alive.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help us turn to you in times of spiritual need. Give us strength to face the everyday challenges of life. Amen.
Immanuel Matthew 1:23