Joy in the midst of Sorrow

This morning my brother comes in the room and wakes me up and says that a friend of the family had passed away suddenly last night. His name was Peter Rolston, now if you grew up on the coast from the 60's to the 80's you will know that name. He was a famous ventriloquist. He had a TV show. He was a really nice guy. I bought his book and he signed it for me :) I will treasure that forever. Anyways... So I was really upset about it and I was quite deprsesed the whole day. When my brother told me I was in shock and couldnt say anything... my mouth was open and my eyes were wide.. (and blinking as well cuz i had just woke up) but anyways... I was quite sad..still am to a certain point but I was very encouraged tonight.

Karyn mentioned that there is going to be a dramatic reading of Psalm 29 on Sunday morning. She said that I can participate if I want, and I am going to. Psalm 29 says:

Psalm 29
Ascribe to the LORD, O mighty ones,
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;
worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.

The voice of the LORD is over the waters;
the God of glory thunders,
the LORD thunders over the mighty waters.
The voice of the LORD is powerful;
the voice of the LORD is majestic.

The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars;
the LORD breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon.
He makes Lebanon skip like a calf,
Sirion like a young wild ox.

The voice of the LORD strikes
with flashes of lightning.
The voice of the LORD shakes the desert;
the LORD shakes the Desert of Kadesh.
The voice of the LORD twists the oaks
and strips the forests bare.
And in his temple all cry, "Glory!"

The LORD sits enthroned over the flood;
the LORD is enthroned as King forever.
The LORD gives strength to his people;
the LORD blesses his people with peace.

I was very encouraged especially by the last verse (in bold) It is totally what I needed to hear tonight! Praise the Lord!