Life is full of tragedy. It is inescapable because we live in a cursed, broken world. And when we, or people we love, experience tragic circumstances, it causes us to question, doubt, or even blame God. We know that emotions are not to be trusted, but our faith gets challenged when it feels like we’ve been left to ourselves, abandoned by our Father. We need truth and a godly response to tragedy, both for ourselves and for others who find themselves in dark times. This beautiful story reveals a God who loves us with a covenant love that is weaving all of our circumstances into the fabric of His sovereign plan, which is ultimately for His glory and our greatest good.

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