Words of Hope

The last few days have been difficult for us as a church family as we prepare for the funeral of a young man. I have searched for words of comfort for those who knew him and for me. This is one of those times we just don't understand, but we do know that we can pour out our sadness and sorrow to God. Words of assurance are thoughtfully spoken by some persons, but today I find solace in these words of scripture:

"For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers,nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth,nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. " (Romans 8:38-39)