Sorrow, death, and loss

Monday afternoon there was a terrible accident on the highway into town. One person was killed and eight injured, four of them very seriously. Most were young and the others young at heart. Changed in a moment as the driver falls asleep at the wheel; changed, one into the arms of Jesus, but she will be missed by so many here. Others changed for life, health and abilities lost. Only the Lord God can bring beauty from ashes; new life from death, joy from mourning. We look to the Miracle Worker to bring the wondrous changes in a moment and over time. We, by faith, say, the Lord gives and the Lord takes away; blessed be the Name of the Lord.