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

and 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 you leave behind.

Those who love much often grieve deeply,

feeling the heartache of their empty place.

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

but not as those who have no hope.

With intense longing we desire to be with them,

to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.

Although now we grieve the loss of cherished relationships,

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

Our parting is but for a moment in the timeless span of eternity.

Our longing makes heaven all the more to be hoped for!

Before you know it you will see your believing loved ones,

their smiling faces will be anxiously waiting for you.

Their familiar voice will call out your name,

so shall you ever be together with the Lord.

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

Will you see their face again?

Who knows that they haven't trusted Jesus at the last moment

as did the thief on the cross.

We may never know, this side of heaven.

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There are times when we may be 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 no 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 8:26-27

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 a prayer such as the following:

"O God, I am a sinner.

I've been a sinner all of my life.

Forgive me, Lord!

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."

                          ~ Ephesians 1:4

If you have received the Lord Jesus as your Savior

after reading this invitation, please let us know.

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