Matthew 6

Matthew 6:19-21

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and ruse destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will also be.”

This bible verse was a part of the final blog entry posted by The Van Ryn Family. The Van Ryn went through a great deal of sorrow and grief. They found out their “daughter” was in a car accident and was in intensive care. They stood by her side day in and day out, watching her progression, encouraging her, loving her, and taking care of her. When they found out that the girl is the hospital was not actually their daughter Laura, they were heartbroken another time. They had to find out about their daughter in a severe car crash, worry about that mess and continuous praying, and then they found out their daughter had actually died in the car accident, five weeks earlier and was already buried in the ground as another person. Both families went through more tragedy than any families should have to go through. However, neither family let this tragedy get in their minds and corrupt their relationships with Jesus Christ. Both the Cerak’s and the Van Ryn’s stayed strong in their faith and never lost hope that God had a plan for their daughters’ lives. He knew what was going to happen at the accident and He knew that the two families would grow closer to him because of it. It just goes to show that the stronger your faith is, the more challenges you face, but not without the powerful help of our Lord Almighty.