I have reflected privately on Terri this morning. I am resolved that, barring a miracle from God's throne, Terri will pass from her earthly body into the presence of her Heavenly Father in a short time.
The verse that says "Fear not him who can destroy the boy but fear Gim that can destroy the soul (paraphrased)" has taken a new meaning for me.
As she passes, Terri Schindler will throw off her incorruptable body in exchange for a glorious body. All manner of suffering will come to an end. Her present sufferings are nothing in comparison to what glory awaits her. Michael Schiavo may think he has won. In the end, he is a pitiful shell of a human being. He has won nothing. He has forsaken his own self by his actions. He may appear to be "at peace" but I will most assuredly say, there will be some part of him that is tormented because of what he has done.
That man is the cause of her suffering is not doubted. Evil men do evil things to innocent and helpless people. Their hearts are hardened and forsaken of any compassion. Their eyes are blinded to truth. Their plight is worse than Terri's. We are told that we reap what we sow. I believe that.
Here, many have sown seeds of love, kindness, compassion. Many here have spent countless hours on their knees, crying out to our Lord for His intervention. For that, you will reap blessings. I am sure of that.
I want to encourage you, if there is no last minute "big" miracle and Terri passes, please don't discount the "little" miracles that were sent. And, please, do not ever give up hope or waver in your faith. We see what is before us while God sees what is ahead of us.
We are only here for a short time. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us. I take comfort in Christ's promise that He will return. Personally, I believe it will be soon. In the meantime we must continue to occupy for the sake of His kingdom.
I am sorry for the ramblings. I wanted to wish God's wonderful blessings to each and every one of you that have fought in the way you knew best to save Terri Schindler.
Amen. Bless you for those words!
Your words were filled with hope and are greatly appreciated. For whatever reason, God has chosen to allow what appears to be a victory for the devil. But He sees the greater picture from above, and if He has allowed these events to play out, I am confident that it is for our good and for His greater glory. Terri's life has had tremendous meaning---meaning of eternal significance. We can all strive to leave the kind of lasting legacy that her life has given us. Our job is to trust and obey the Lord God Almighty. We cannot do that with anger, bitterness, and resentment in our hearts. I am angry, bitter, and resentful right now and it is Easter Sunday. My heart should be full of joy and gladness because of what Jesus' death and resurrection have won us. I confess that I will need His assistance in getting beyond this. Only God can help us turn the corner and be a part of the good that will eventually come out of this tragedy.
Amen, PleaseNoMore!
Lift your glad voices in triumph on high,
For Jesus hath risen, and man cannot die;
Vain were the terrors that gathered around Him,
And short the dominion of death and the grave.
He burst from the fetters of darkness that bound Him,
Resplendent in glory to live and to save!
Loud was the chorus of angels on high,
The Savior hath risen, and man shall not die.
Glory to God, in full anthems of joy;
The being He gave us death cannot destroy:
Sad were the life we must part with tomorrow,
If tears were our birthright, and death were our end!
But Jesus hath cheered the dark valley of sorrow,
And bade us, immortal, to heaven ascend:
Lift then your voices in triumph on high,
For Jesus hath risen, and man shall not die!
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