Who of us hasn't wept at the graveside of a loved one,

or mourned their loss with so many questions unanswered?

Will we know our loved ones in heaven?

Will we see their face again?

Death is sorrowful with its separation,

it's hard for those who are left behind.

Those who love much often grieve deeply,

feeling the heartache of their empty chair.

Yet, we sorrow for those who fall asleep in Jesus,

but not as those who have no hope.

The Scriptures are woven with the comfort

that not only will we know our loved ones in heaven,

but we will have an intimate relationship with them also.

Although we grieve the loss of dear loved ones,

we'll have eternity to catch up with those in the Lord.

The familiar sound of their voice will call out your name.

So shall we be together with the Lord.

We parted in deep anguish.

We will meet again with deepest joy.

Never more to shed a tear or say goodbye,

to our loved ones across the shore.

What about our loved ones who may have died without Jesus?

Will you see their face again?

Who knows that they haven't trusted Jesus

in their last moments...

We may never know this side of heaven.

"For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time

are not worthy to be compared

with the glory which shall be revealed in us."

~ Romans 8:18

"For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout,

with the voice of the archangel,

and with the trump of God:

and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

Then we which are alive and remain

shall be caught up together with them in the clouds

to meet the Lord in the air:

and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

Wherefore comfort one another with these words."

~ 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

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Dear Soul,

There may be times when we are so overcome by grief

that we are unable to pray.

When our heart is grieved, and words seem inadequate,

the Lord knows the longings of our hearts

that we are unable to articulate.

"Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities:

for we know not what we shall pray for as we ought:

but the Spirit itself  makes intercession for us

with groanings which cannot be uttered."

"...according to the will of God."

               ~ Romans 8:26-27b

The Scripture says,

"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God."

                   ~ Romans 3:23

"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus,

and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead,

thou shalt be saved."

                 ~ Romans 10:9

Don't fall asleep without Jesus

until you are assured of a place in heaven.

Tonight, if you would like to receive the gift of eternal life

first you must believe in the Lord.

You have to ask for your sins to be forgiven

and put your trust in the Lord.

There's only one way to heaven and that's through the Lord Jesus.

That's God's wonderful plan of salvation.

You can begin a personal relationship with Him

by praying from your heart a prayer such as the following:

"O God, I am a sinner.

I'm sorry for my sins.

I want to turn from my sin.

I receive Jesus Christ as my Savior;

I confess Him as my Lord.

From now on I want to follow Him.

In Jesus' name, Amen."

If you have received the Lord Jesus as your personal Savior

after reading this invitation, please let us know.

We would love to hear from you. Your first name is sufficient.

We'll leave the light on for you...