HaNNaH Banana: Farewell Charissa

Today is Easter day..We’re rejoicing for the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ but at the same time,we mourn for the lost of Charissa…When I got the sms that she met an accident,I just prayed..i pray that God will deliver and save her..i was feeling so sure that she’ll pull through,no matter how serious the accident was..i was hoping for a positive news about her..shortly after that, I receive a call,saying that Charissa has passed away..i was stunt for a moment,then my senses reach me..she has gone to be with the Lord..

Why,was the only thing that I utter..why?
She’s so talented,smart and on fire for God..
Why now?Why her?why?

Attending her memorial service was so comforting..knowing from her church members that she was so eager for God’s word,she grow so much spiritually..its was really a comfort..at least her life in earth is a life full with fire for God..she was a good leader and influence her youths in a very good way..i trust that many youth in her church will carry on her fire for God..Its still so depressing..seeing her lying in the coffin..she looked so peaceful..Its heart breaking when I found out from my friend that she actually promise to go and see our choir..that moment, my tears just flow out uncontrollably. Remembering times we spent together, planning for last years choir etc.

Right now,she’s with the Lord in heaven now..although its hard for us to accept,but she has gone to a place where there is no suffering,to be with the Lord.

Psalm 23

¹The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

² He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,

³ he restores my soul.
He guides me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.

⁴ Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.

Deep down in my heart I know God is in control, He’s ways are always higher than our ways and He has His own perfect will..He loves Charissa more than we do..i'm sure God know what He's doing..we just have to be strong..i trust that Charissa would want us to go on with life by God's grace.

神创造人。
人因为犯了罪与神隔绝。
可是，神深爱世人甚至将他的独生子耶稣基督赐给我们，
凡信靠他的不知灭亡凡的永生。
耶稣为我们的罪钉死在十字架上，第三天复活。
惟有通过耶稣基督我们能得到救赎。
耶稣是道路、真理、生命。