What a wonderful world it would be if only each day was filled with joy and serenity, never hurt or pain. Realistically, life is unpredictable, consequently, some days are far removed from happy and peaceful. These uncertain days can mimic a hurricane as it makes landfall, destroying everything in its path, leaving a track of destruction.
Today as I write (October 2016), there is literally a hurricane brewing in the Atlantic Ocean headed for the USA and thousands and thousands of people are preparing for the worst and praying for the best. Many are evacuating to keep safe. Likewise, somewhere else in the world a hurricane of even greater magnitude has made landfall…deep within the the heart of man. This is the type of storm you can never prepare for or evacuate from...it’s called GRIEF!
Unlike the coastal USA, there is absolutely nothing acting as a barrier between the whirlwind forces of grief and the tender heart. Pain, hurt, disappointment, anger, fear, and confusion leave deadly tracks. These tracks can be so deep it feels as though the heart will never recover, yet it keeps on beating.
Grief is no respecter of persons. It strikes against all ages, ethnicities, and breaks through all socioeconomic boundaries. Perhaps today, you are finding yourself in the midst of its destructive path, I know I AM… and it hurts!
Grief can be overwhelming. Crying desperately for relief, there seems to be none in sight, much like a deer panting for water at a nearby stream, yet the stream is dry. How do I quench this fiery pain deep within…
Then I am reminded to look UP… towards the heavens, from where my help comes from (Psalms 121). My life line today in the midst of my grief and sorrow has been God.
- I don’t have all the answers … I rest in the fact He does (Isaiah 40:28).
- I don’t understand… I trust He does (Job 36:26).
- I don’t see a way out…I know He holds tomorrow in His hands (Colossians 1:17).
- I feel lost…yet God knows where I am (Isaiah 41:10).
- I feel defeated…yet God says I am more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37).
- I am burdened… God says He will give me rest (Matthew 11:28).
- I am scared… God says he will light my path (Psalms 119:105).
- I feel as though this battle will destroy me… yet God says the battle belongs to Him ( 2 Chronicles 20:15).
Tonight, through my tears…I yield my grief to God. God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Nothing takes Him by surprise. I am confident I can trust my broken heart to Him. He will put the pieces back together, in His time and in His loving tender way. I know He will do the same for you!
At times, finding purpose in everyday life can be painful. Finding relief in God brings restoration. I am thankful I can take my brokenness to the greatest healer ever. Will you step out and trust God with your grief today? He loves you and wants to give you His joy for your sorrow.
People often say, ‘time heals all things’ …I KNOW… God Heals all things!
-Lucy Ann
Challenge Question:
Will you trust your pain to God? It doesn’t matter what storm caused the grief…Nothing is too big for God to handle.
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dee leitch says
Praying Our Heavenly Father will wrap his arms around you and comfort you during your “storm”.
lauralyn says
I am already seeing the incredible rainbows God is creating out of your tears! May you be comforted by His love today and savor the “rest” of His word as He mends your heart back together in a radiant reflection of His Image. <3 <3 <3 Thank you Lucy Ann for demonstrating staying on Target during the storms of your life and imparting that resolve upon all of us.