He never lets go...

Today is another one of those days when no words seem adequate. The last year has been filled with sadness and death and tragedy. So many friends are hurting. So much really hard stuff. With some really good stuff mixed in.


Where do you put it all? How do you process the hurt alongside the good? The phone call that says a child has died and then the next phone call that says your friend does not have cancer. The intense pain with the overwhelming relief. All in the same day. All at the same time.


Our sermon yesterday was about Resurrection Power. That truth that reminds us that even at our darkest hour God is still in control. That truth that we can hold tight to the One who never lets go. That in our time of need He is there. Even when we cannot feel or see, we can know.


My prayer today for all of my sweet friends is this:

May the Peace that passes all understanding engulf you. 

May you drown in His Mercy. 

May you sink in the ocean of His Grace. 

May the arms of His strength be felt so tightly around you 

that you can hardly move. 

May you rest your head on His heart. 

May you feel His fingers gently as you allow Him to lift your chin 

to look full into His face. 

May you feel His gaze pierce your hurting heart with pure Love. 

May you stay still as long as it takes to fully know that you 

are being held in the shadow of the Almighty. 

Dwell there for a while and rest. ~ Amen.

No words. Just prayers.