“To embrace the lies of Satan is to elevate your sin above the grace of
God.” ( Angela Thomas in Stronger)
As I read these words for my Bible Study, I underlined, highlighted,
and starred them 5 times. It led to a deep, therapeutic discussion with Andy
about Brady’s death and how we each felt at the time, and feel about it now. Why did a sentence about Satan and sin lead to
that? Because Satan does not need to find new ways to tempt us to doubt
ourselves, our choices, or feel unloved. He knows our weaknesses, and preys on
them. As I share our story about God’s grace, love and mercy through the death
of our son to friends like you, Satan tries to put doubt in my heart, so that
he can steal my peace. Guilt for not going into the doctor sooner when I felt
like something was wrong with the babies; guilt for not being a stronger
advocate when I had questions about his care, doubt that we should have taken
him off the ventilator on the day we chose to do so…maybe if we had waited just
ONE more day…
But, I am here to testify that God’s love is bigger,
stronger,
and deeper
than Satan’s lies. God’s love and grace is all-encompassing. There is NO sin
that is above the grace of God! He will forgive anything, and everything, so
quit thinking your sin is too big,
your self-worth is too low, or you aren’t good enough. God, through Jesus’
death on the cross, promises us that our sins are washed away. So, when I hear
Satan trying to lead me to anxiety, doubt, and regret; I pray and God surrounds
me again with His peace and love. You see, even IF I could have done something
differently for Brady to be alive today; God has forgiven me, and, thus, I have
forgiven myself. Please do not let the burdens of this life weigh you down
friends. God’s peace and love are right there for the taking! What are you
waiting for?
“The God of peace
will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.”
Romans 16:20
“Come to me, all you
who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
“Praise be to the
Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.” Psalm 66:19
