Psalm 34:18 (New International Version)
18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
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The eulogies have been spoken.
The blessings, regrets, thanksgivings, and woes have been said.
The hearse has made its way to Pine Lawn green,
And starting today -- Mark is laid to rest.
We have been thrown into a whirlwind of 'clocking in' to wakes,
Meeting and greeting friends long-forgotten,
Gazing and praying upon Mark's peaceful face,
Saying and praising the highlights of his life cut short.
Holding and consoling
his Family, his Friends.
each Other. one Another.
a tissue is offered as a tear runs astray,
we don't understand, Lord.
what is "Your Way?"
antipodal, incomprehensible --
"Parents aren't supposed to bury their son."
confusing and mind-losing --
"It wasn't fair for him to die young."
so Why? God, Why?
mutters and stutters scarcely salient in the crowd.
but amidst the questions and furrowed brows,
Faith is dominant.
Love is renowned.
We know not His reasons, incentives, and rationale.
His Grace is enigmatic,
Far beyond the comprehension in man's feeble mind.
yet Our Faith is impenetrable,
Mark's Faith had him saved.
Though we wonder, we cry, we wail,
All power and glory to the Father we hail.
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