COMFORT “God is our Rock and Salvation” Psalm 62 | Mara Brooker Cobble

Mara Brooker Cobble share her story of meeting a complete stranger she was drawn to during an out of town visit . God placed this person and place at this particular time that help bring her peace and comfort . "Blessed are those who mourn for they  for they we be comforted".  Matthew 5:4. Mara Brooker Cobble, has buried her son, both of her parents, her mother-in-law, her brother, and her husband's twin sister—and through it all, she says God has never left her side. Mara shares the devastating and unexpected loss of her son Adam in February 2021 and the remarkable way God confirmed Adam's impact on others. From a chance encounter with a young woman at St. Simon's who turned out to be Adam's friend, to Adam's own prophetic words about his cremation and a tree that would remind his mother of the seasons of life, Mara's story is one of grief, grace, and a faith that keeps growing. She tells us what victory looks like now, why heaven gets sweeter every day, and the simple motto she lives by: "Let's make heaven crowded." Highlights Mara lost her son Adam unexpectedly in February 2021, adding to a long list of family losses over the years Just two months after Adam's death, a trip to St. Simon's led to a divine encounter with a young woman Adam had helped escape an abusive relationship Adam prepared his mother for his passing by asking her to plant his ashes in a tree bulb—and explaining how each season would carry a message about life, death, and renewal Mara clings to the verse "My grace is sufficient," trusting that God carries her through the hardest days Heaven has become sweeter and more real to Mara over time, and she no longer fears death Her personal motto: "Let's make heaven crowded—live your life so everybody knows Jesus" Mara volunteers at a hospital holding and cuddling babies, finding nurture and joy in serving others Her parting encouragement: don't forget to open your Bible—God will give you a fresh message each time you read it Chapters 0:00 — Welcome & Introduction 1:07 — Mara's Story of Loss 3:20 — A Divine Encounter at St. Simon's 8:16 — Adam's Tree: Seasons of Life 10:15 — What Victory Looks Like Now 12:04 — "Let's Make Heaven Crowded" 13:46 — Finding Joy in Everyday Purpose 15:00 — Mara's Takeaway: Cling to the Father 16:05 — Closing & Thanks