Death giving way to life

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:15 

Today is Isaac's second heavenly birthday. It's a day of complex emotions. While I mourn for my precious baby, I’m also able to rejoice in the Lord’s goodness year after year on Isaac’s heavenly birthday. It’s truly amazing to witness. He continues to birth life out of Isaac’s death.

Last year, only 12 days before his first heavenly birthday, we welcomed our rainbow baby, Chloe Gabriella. 

Now this year, on his second heavenly birthday, the Lord has birthed life again. This year in the form of a new life group that Justin and I are hosting. And tonight will be the inaugural gathering. The purpose of this group is to do life together. To mourn together and rejoice together, just as the Bible tells us to do. It’s just so amazing that the Lord is choosing to birth this life-giving group on Isaac’s heavenly birthday. Praying that the Lord bless so many lives through this group this fall and for years to come.

So today, even in the midst of the tears and heartache, I’m here to say that God is good in all things. Sorrowful moments. Joyful moments. Peaceful moments. All moments.

If what you're facing in your life today feels insurmountable, I want to breathe some life into you today in honor of Isaac. The Lord will be with you through the hardships and bring forth new life in their place.

Will it require your participation? Yes.

Will it be easy? Most likely not.

But I can assure you that the Lord will equip you for the journey. He will give you peace and comfort that surpasses all understanding. He will give you joy that doesn't quite make sense.

Today, I mourn with you as you take your hardship to Him. I’ll be praying for you to find the strength and motivation to place it at His feet. Then tomorrow, we can rejoice together.