At times, I wonder why grief travels the soul as it does. Often it meanders lazily through life
circumstances, yet at other times, its sharp turns penetrate the moment with a
jolt, alerting the day with regret, anxiety, or loneliness. The harsh reality of what life is, compared
to what it was, sends sadness into the moment.
In the complexity of trying to live this life in the wake of personal
tragedy, the simplicity of truth continually pierces my heart. When family or friends don’t understand, God
does. When I don’t understand, God does.
God’s voice brings Truth to light. When He speaks, “He thunders with His
majestic voice. When His voice resounds,
He holds nothing back” (Job 37:4). What
He commands, takes place. His word, the
agent of His purpose, performs His will.
His word is sent and when received, the heart is captivated. In God’s thunderous authority and elegant
compassion, a whisper to the soul widens the heart to receive His love.
I am comforted by a God who is the Comforter. I am seen by a God who sees. I am understood by a God who is Wisdom,
Knowledge, and Understanding. This makes
me glad. Sorrow is replaced with
joy. Regret is replaced with hope. Anxiety is replaced with peace. Listening to the Voice of Truth, God holds me close.
Tonight, I can sleep.
God understands.
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