By Baptist Message staff
PINEVILLE, La. (LBM) – U.S. Congresswoman Julia Letlow encouraged 70 ladies gathered for a Women on Mission meeting to remain hopeful in difficult circumstances.
Letlow, during the monthly meeting, Aug. 11, at First Baptist Church, Pineville, shared how her faith in Christ sustained her after her husband, Luke, died from COVID-19 complications, Dec. 29, 2020.
He was just five days from taking office after winning an election the month before to succeed Ralph Abraham, who retired from Congress. She later won the seat in a special-called election in March 2021.
“He doesn’t waste an experience, good or bad, for His calling and His purpose in our lives,” Letlow said. “I am so thankful to be able to choose hope. I continue to choose hope. I think it’s so important for my children to see that in their mom, when life knocks you down you have a choice to make. You can either stay down or you can get up and you can continue to walk in faith.”
Letlow said serving others is a way to move forward when tragedy strikes.
“When you are hurting get outside of yourself, serve other people,” she said. “And that will provide healing and give you hope.”
Seventy ladies gathered at First Baptist Church, Pineville, to hear a message of encouragement from U.S. Congresswoman Julia Letlow Aug. 11, 2022. Brian Blackwell photo
