I prayed for more time to the Lord when I heard mom was admitted to ICU on the 17th Feb morning, more time for me to lead her to Christ and an opportunity for mom to respond to the gospel once again. God is good and gracious, mom received Christ on the 17th Feb approximately 12.00 noon if I recalled correctly, she even asked to be baptized but God decided to remove her from suffering just before we managed to do it. Just before mom went unconscious, I had the privilege of whispering words of assurance to her ear "Jesus loves you", "He will carry you through". I read out Psalms 23 to mom as God delivered her on 18th Feb night, we kissed her farewell on her forehead. It's not easy dealing with the loss, I prayed for God's strength, assurance and comfort to be with us. Mom has run the race well, she lived a good life. She is resting in the arms of the Lord for the Lord says "Come on to me those who are weary and heavy laden, I will give you rest".
Psalm 13:5But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.
Psalm 28:7The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.
