A Foreign Land

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In the beginning of August, my co-worker in our parish office, sitting right beside me, suffered a seizure. She was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. Over the next few weeks, she fought hard to live, but God took her home about a month ago. I know that she is at peace now, and filled with joy at the sight of Jesus.

We worked side by side for 8 years. Front office. In the line of fire, so to speak. Both of us introverts. Both of us sensitive. Both of us conscientious.

Two peas in a pod some people called us. So true. So very true.

Now she’s gone. And I feel lost. Overwhelmed with grief. Overwhelmed with stress. I do not recognize my life these days. I feel like I have been walking in a strange land.

All I can think of is this line from Psalm 137 –

But how could we sing a song of the LORD in a foreign land? – Psalm 137:4

That is where I am – in a foreign land.

However, the fact that a line from a psalm is what comes to mind over and over again is encouraging. At least God is talking to me and I am listening.

And when I stop listening, God will get my attention and I will remember that I am not alone.

No matter what I am going though, God is with me. Whispering in my ear. Holding me up.

And helping me to sing a new song.

A song of the Lord – in a foreign land.