From mourning to hope
On 26th April 2006, the world remembered those who had fallen victim to the world’s worst nuclear disaster. The pain of the terrible tragedy and the seared memories are the stark realities of those who were spared. However, what grabs my attention in this news snippet is a powerful statement pronounced by the Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko.
"Chernobyl," he declared, "must not be a mourning place. It must become a place of hope."
It was here I found something for all of us.
Our mourning must be replaced with hope – for that is the essence of life. And there is no other way to live either.
Yes, pain is a part of life but, remember, hope is an even greater part of life.
And He who watches over you has promised:
… I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow. Jeremiah 31:13
God bless.
Picture credit: CNN.com
2 comments:
I felt your sorrow in your last posting. Sometimes it comes upon me at the least expected moment. Prayer always helps. He is only a prayer away. Wishing you many blessings. God Is Good. Janie Marie
Thank you, Janie Marie. I think you have the gift of seeing beyond. Thank you soooo much for your encouragement. Yes, I rest in Him knowing He is good and He loves me. :-)
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