Psalm 116:15 says, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." Or, in the words of The Message, "When they arrive at the gates of death, God welcomes those who love Him."
Cheryl Burton, the friend for whom I had asked for prayers yesterday, went home to be with the Lord this afternoon. All her family, except for one daughter traveling from Taiwan, was with her when she died -- and even that daughter was connected by phone. She had struggled in and out of lucidity Monday and most of Tuesday, then rallied significantly Tuesday night and enjoyed time with her family before passing away early Wednesday afternoon. So it was a sweet parting of the ways. All are glad that her burden has been lifted and replaced with an eternal Sabbath rest in Jesus.
Cheryl Burton, the friend for whom I had asked for prayers yesterday, went home to be with the Lord this afternoon. All her family, except for one daughter traveling from Taiwan, was with her when she died -- and even that daughter was connected by phone. She had struggled in and out of lucidity Monday and most of Tuesday, then rallied significantly Tuesday night and enjoyed time with her family before passing away early Wednesday afternoon. So it was a sweet parting of the ways. All are glad that her burden has been lifted and replaced with an eternal Sabbath rest in Jesus.
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