We Can Cry Out to Jesus

This past week has been one of reflection for me.  I often think about Grandma, how I miss her, wish I could hear her voice, try to recall her voice, and think of precious times that we shared.  

This week in one of my classes we were discussing superstitions.  Students shared with me more about Ghost Month here in Taiwan.  The grip that death and ghosts have on some people here is really sad.

Today is Good Friday.  In a few hours, people in Bermuda will be flying kites, eating hot cross buns and fish cakes.  I miss that.  I have been reflecting a lot on Good Friday and Easter.  Jesus conquered death. We can be free from fear of death, we have hope for the future.  Jesus closed the gap between us and God.  We can cry out to Jesus.  I was really blessed by this song this morning.

To everyone who's lost someone they love

Long before it was their time

You feel like the days you had were not enough

when you said goodbye

And to all of the people with burdens and pains

Keeping you back from your life

You believe that there's nothing and there is no one

Who can make it right

There is hope for the helpless

Rest for the weary

Love for the broken heart

There is grace and forgiveness

Mercy and healing

He'll meet you wherever you are

Cry out to Jesus, Cry out to Jesus

For the marriage that's struggling just to hang on

They lost all of their faith in love

They've done all they can to make it right again

Still it's not enough

For the ones who can't break the addictions and chains

You try to give up but you come back again

Just remember that you're not alone in your shame

And your suffering

When your lonely

And it feels like the whole world is falling on you

You just reach out, you just cry out to Jesus

Cry to Jesus

To the widow who suffers from being alone

Wiping the tears from her eyes

For the children around the world without a home

Say a prayer tonight