Monday, April 6, 2009
October 5, 2007
To: The Spady Family
"Be strong and of good courage. Be not afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
From: Pastor and Mrs. Joseph L. Smith, Jr.
May Grace and Peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God Jesus Christ Our Lord. We were sorry to hear of the Homecoming of your beloved father Deacon. We extend our deepest sympathy to all the members of your family.
Incidents like this remind us that God's ways are not ours, for His ways are as far above ours as the heavens are above the earth. We believe all things work together for good, for those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose.
We are praying your strength in the Lord. He has, promised that His grace will be sufficient for every trail and tribulation. He will lift-up every bowed down head, He will dry-up all sorrowful tears and He will bid-up every broken heart.
So cast all of your cares on the Lord, because He cares for you. Time is the great healer of sorrow, so wait on the Lord and be of good courage and He will strengthen thine heart. May God hasten the day when you can look back on this experience and declare that the Lord is still good and his mercy endures forever. Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life.
God loves you and so do we,
Pastor and Mrs. Joseph L. Smith, Jr.
