“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places" -Hemingway
There is beauty in pain. There is a sacredness in tears- tears of immeasurable grief and love.
Tonight I am hurting, but I am also thankful.
I'm thankful for The Lord who holds on tightly to me and never lets me go.
Who pulls me up out of the pit of despair and gives me a firm place to stand.
The Lord who redeems my darkest of times.
Who works everything together for the good of those who love Him.
He who finishes what He starts.
He who gives the peace that no one understands at times when life seems unbearable.
He whose understanding has no limit.
The Lord whose love knows no bounds.
You see, my heart is broken. I've known great heartache twice before in my life, and now here I am again. I don't understand what The Lord is doing. I don't understand why I'm faced with such grief and loss again. There is a lot I don't know and a lot I don't understand.
But what I do know is this-
The Lord will never leave me.
He will be my strength.
He will fight for me.
He will redeem this time of pain.
He will give me a new song to sing.
He will love me always.
And because of my story, people will be amazed by Him and His great love and power.
Therein lies the beauty.
