—Overcoming Deep Despair—

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Have you ever experienced the weight of heartache so heavy it seemed as if it reached down to the depths of your soul with no sign of losing its hold.

Me too sweet friend—

During the last 6 weeks of my life I have felt like the most needy child of The Lords—a broken record of interrogations to say the least. I have had to come to Him daily, seeking healing for my brokenness, and finding hope for my future.

Losing a sibling was something I always feared but never believed I would actually experience here on this earth. Let me just say, it’s not been easy. You know, God tells us to count it all joy when we suffer persecution- but seriously- my faith has been challenged to accept that truth.

The good news is, in the Gospel of Matthew, God gives us a hope. He tells us that we can come to Him and find rest for our souls. Friend, I’m telling you that when I try to face the day without laying at His feet first, I might as well just start all over. I NEED Him! I need the peace that surpasses all understanding! I need the joy that is the source of my strength! I need the unconditional, unchanging, and steadfast love of Jesus Christ that compels me to freely extend grace and mercy when my flesh resists. I can’t even begin to fathom what this process would have consisted of had I not been carried by The One who knew from the beginning of time how deep the roots of pain and grief would reach within me after such devastation. Let me just fill you in though, my God has been faithful through all the sleepless nights, tear filled pillows, bursts of anger, and countless questions for understanding.

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You see, God never intended for us to understand, nor does He expect us to carry the weight or burden of the circumstances {good or bad} that we endure. However, He did promise that He works all things together for the good of those that love Him. I believe with everything in me that the death of my brother will be used for His glory. There will be good that comes from it, and my prayer is that lives will be forever touched and changed from sharing Cody’s story of a life long battle that resulted in death. Even if it compels only ONE soul to transform for the greater good, it’s worth it!

I will spend the rest of my life declaring the complete and utter devastation that addiction causes, not just for the victim, but also for their families, friends, and acquaintances! can I just tell you, there is a hope— there is a supernatural source to meet every need— and there is an obtainable freedom... and that is through a relationship with Jesus Christ! I pray you find just that!

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In His Grip,

Sarah Abernathy

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

Romans 8:28 NKJV

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.””

Matthew 11:28-30 NKJV

—In Loving Memory of Cody Weatherman—