Sarla Sonali Antoinette Cull
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sarla Sonali, beloved daughter of Anthony (pre deceased) and Blossom Samarasinghe. Sister of Anne-Marie, Shani Powell, Thushara, and Tamara. Aunt of Sierra. wife Of Lyndon Cull.
She is now resting and rejoicing in the arms of Jesus who she loved faithfully.
We love and miss you much. You have left a deep chasm in our hearts. Thank you for the words you left us.
I am with you
by Sarla Sonali Cull
When life seems so empty
Full of sorrow and loss
Know that I’m always with you
No matter what the cost
When evil surrounds you
And all hope seems gone
When the journey seems endless
And through idle words you are forlorn
Know ye not that I’m beside you
Guiding you each and every day
Can you simply not follow me?
For narrow is the way
My child did you not see
When my presence you could not feel
I was busy fighting satan’s arrows
For the danger was very real
You always belonged to me
Heart, mind, body, soul
Know that by the will of God
You cannot be bought & you cannot be sold
If sorrow is your companion
And pain your constant boss
Know that I am right here beside you
And this fight I’ve never lost
SOME WISDOM
by Sarla Sonali Cull
When the Word of God was manifested as Jesus Christ
He gave us all that He could, with no thought of the price
He showed His love, for God the Father
And He asked us to love one another
To give glory to God, in all we say and do
The example for all sinners, my brethren that’s me and you
You can’t fly like an eagle on the wings of a sparrow
Christ the Lord will guide you, on the road that is narrow
Show your love through one another
Give a hand to your brother
Turn away from all temptations
That’s the way to find salvation
Do this in memory of Him
You will finally triump over sin
Victory in Christ, the Lamb of God
You’ll find satisfaction in the fight you fought
Eternal life in the Heavenly Kingdom
Open your eyes and see this wisdom
We are so sorry to hear of Sonali’s passing. Her poetry speaks of God’s love and care for each of us and Sonali’s love for Him. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Our thoughts and prayers are for all of you. Love always! Debbie, Louie, Leilani and Kaitlynn.
Anne Marie, Blossom and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing. May God’s peace be near to you in this season. Thanks for sharing her words and the hope and sunshine she found in the dark places. Love and blessings, Heather
Rest in power Sonali. We were classmates in Zambia many years ago. May your family heal xx
SALVATION REMEMBERED
by Sarla Sonali Cull
My Master died, upon a cross
Treated worse than a common thief
He did this for you and me
and all mankind
To save our souls and save
us grief
He descended into the depths of hell
To save our souls from burning
He arose and ascended up to heaven
And left us with a yearning
If you think real hard, you and I know
The debt that mankind is owing
To the Son Of Man, the Lamb of God
The lamp He lit is still glowing
So seek ye first, the Kingdom of God
It’s worth more than all the silver and gold
And all of the riches of this world combined
Cannot a candle hold
Without The Way, The Truth, and The Light
You’ll see there’s no hope for tomorrow
When He comes to judge at the right hand of God
Salvation you cannot beg or borrow
‘Whatsoever you do to the least of your brothers’ said He
‘This you also do unto me’
Let the love of our creator bind you to our saviour
And the chains will finally set you free
So have faith in the Word, My brothers you must have heard
We can’t be too late to reach and firmly take a stand
Don’t you know You cannot choose to run with the devil
And hope to walk through the promised land
In that deepest, darkest part of your soul
Where it’s always three o’clock in the morning
If you let the Son of God unto your life
You’ll see a bright future dawning
So I give glory to the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit
My first, my last, and my greatest eternal love
Follow me and likewise let the grace of God embrace you
And your faith will surely show you how.
SEE?
by Sarla Sonali Cull
Don’t you see
all His Glory?
In your sorrows and your loss?
Don’t you know
He’ll reward in time?
Did you think He’d forget
Your sacrifices great or small?
Or think for you there would be no end
Can you see with your faith
He’s saved the best for last
The grace of God
WILL provide in the end
Dear Sonali, we your family are grieved to know that you are forever gone – way too young. Nothing we can say or do can bring you back. All we have left are a few of your poems to comfort us. But our hearts will forever be enriched by remembering your laugh, your humour, your caring and help to any and everyone in spite of your difficulties. Am missing you greatly, so am reading your poem to comfort myself:
TEARS by Sarla Sonali/Sunny Cull
Will the tears that I have shed today
Be a river leading my prayers to God?
Will the pain that I feel right now
Be released by the grace of my Lord?
Will my faith carry me through this journey of life
And lead me to an eternal reward?
Or will it slowly give out, and forever die
By trials and testings, and I forever lost
My heart feels a love, a faith, a grace
That no words in this world can explain
My soul feels the constant presence of God
And only a peace, a joy, a love remain.
If my life is a question, a journey, a race
I know that I do this not alone
For my Saviour, my redeemer, my Master, my Lord
Will always hold me up, and bring me home
If the Word of God can sustain me
And His love be a beacon, a light
There is nothing in this life to restrain me
For my Saviour is leading this fight.
Questions
Sarla Sonali Cull
Are ye the salt of creation
that has lost all of its savor?
Where within the Word of God cannot last
Is your life worth more than all others’?
And your soul worth more than all who have passed
Is your journey worth more than all other journeys?
And do you value the Kingdom of God?
Then rest in faith, and your life on earth quickly will pass.
IF
by Sarla Sonali Cull
How do i live without You
I’d be forever lost if i lost You
How do I breath or try to survive
How do i live? how do i live?
How do i live without You
How do i ever survive?
How do i dream without you
And how do i ever get by?
I can’t understand the kind of love
that stands between me and death
I can’t explain a love like that
That shelters me through storms and rains
The sun and the moon rise by your hand
All creation exists by your command
In seeking Your love i looked to your Son
And in His eyes
I found hope and salvation He’d won
If you let me go how will i know
If my love will stand the test of time?
There’s no letting go
And You ought to know
That in this world
I cannot survive
Truth…
by Sarla Sonali Cull
Time cannot change ‘The Word’ He has in love revealed
The truth of God simply exists, even if not believed
Can man change the present, the future, or the past?
Could we change the nature of creation
Or from its founding give birth to the light that will last?
Would heaven or earth obey you if you would but will
Could time itself hear you and if need just stand still?
Does truth itself exist, simply because you are
Did you have one true and faithful Son
And is the salvation, the Bright and Morning Star?
But fear not this kingdom nor the things of the world
For salvation lies in believing the truth of His Word
The Glory of God will to us soon be revealed
Redemption of all mankind ….and seeing we will see
It rests on His promises, the Word of God finally believed.
To Sierra at your birth
by Aunty Nollie (Sarla Sonali Cull)
(her last wish was to get this done for you)
My love is like a precious flower in bloom
That needs love and light to grow
My love is like a rose, petals just unfurling from the bud
That need God’s love, this i now know
To my Heavenly Father I send this bud
In trust and faith, for His precious tender care
You see, I knew He’d help it grow
But I knew not how, or when, or where
He took this blossom, wrapped it in grace
Made it pure and innocent, and said ‘here’s another’
He sent it back through a very special angel
He called it child, and said ‘here’s your mother’
My love you are that precious child
Born of faith and hope, a love gentle and rare
That day i promised God the Father above
Of this love I’d take the gentlest of care
You’re in my trust, not for me to own
Your soul’s a seed that He has sown
While on this earth mine to guide and love
Entrusted till full grown……..I’ll always be there
Someday I hope, he looks down and gently smiles
When He sees the care I’ve taken of you my precious child
Someday I know, you’ll send Him your love (I know not when or how)
For I know He’ll nurture you always from Heaven above
I pray for you today life’s peaceful journey always
Full of happiness and joy, no touch of pain or sorrow
But if you ever get lost, or meet with life’s hills and valleys
With grace from God above, your faith you only have to follow
So I offer you a star to always wish upon
I give you a family and a loving home
I place you my baby, in a cradle of love
Know that you are my miracle, forever not just for now.
God kowns how much i loved you till we meet again
Tamara,
I just saw this and I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost a brother in January of 2019 so I understand. Being a sibling was different than a parent. Time heals some..but other days the tears still fall….