Weekly Newsletter

A few months ago David, a student who I know, his dog ran away. I know that it doesn’t seem so dramatic or heart breaking but a lesson can be learned from Suki the Schnauzer as certainly his family did.

Suki joined the family during a period of uncertainty and instability. She grew with them in a time of tragedy and still four years later serves as a constant source of joy and comic relief. As you may assume, when a loose fence post proved to be too tempting and Suki ran out, the whole family was devastated.

They placed signs, posted fliers, phoned neighbours, and knocked on doors. Still, she has not returned.

Every night as the student prays with his niece and nephews his heart grows full as he listens to them speak. He says Christopher, the 6 year old—after thanking God for the day, his family, his cats and fish—still believes God will return Suki. And if not, he asks just to keep her safe.

While four months may seem to be a long time to hold out in prayer to God about a dog, Christopher holds faith.

He has have learnt a lot from his niece and nephews. As they all hold the trial of losing one of their best friends,

I am reminded that in the letter to the Hebrews S. Paul talks about the purpose of this type of trial and how important it is to keep faith.
The determination that David’s niece and nephews keep, despite the long length of time Suki has been missing, shows us all a simple example of holding true and firm in faith despite the trials.

God brings a comfort to my heart despite any trial that has been placed before my family or me.
I hope that your faith will allow a comfort of heart be brought to you.