Handling Sorrow

Life is full of ups and downs. In those times of tragedy one can often feel stranded and possibly even lose the desire to pray.

In the mist of my own sorrow I've struggled to seek the Lord. I've asked myself "how do I form my mouth to utter the words "Father" when my heart is so heavy with grief?"

We aren't alone. Jesus was a man (just like us) of sorrows aquainted with grief. (Isaiah 53:3)

Hebrews 5:7 says Jesus who in the days of his flesh, offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto Him that was able to save him from death...

In the garden of Gasemene Jesus was so sorrowful that he sweat blood; but yet he yielded to the will of Father God. Imagine the weight of his afflication. What you're going through may pale in comparision to what Jesus suffered however, it's not insignificant. It truly matters to the Lord.

Don't forget, God is in the mist of your circumstance. If you want to ask "why", then ask. If you need closure, then pray for closure. The Lord loves you dearly. He's with you through the good and the bad. He is your strong tower. He's the Good Shepard. Jesus carried all things for you on the cross, so cast your cares on the Lord, and live in the mental freedom God has promised. The Lord is with you.

Psalms 121

1I will lift up my eyes to the mountains;
  From where shall my help come?
2My help comes from the LORD,
  Who made heaven and earth.
3He will not allow your foot to slip;
  He who keeps you will not slumber.
4Behold, He who keeps Israel
  Will neither slumber nor sleep.
5The LORD is your keeper;
  The LORD is your shade on your right hand.
6The sun will not smite you by day,
  Nor the moon by night.
7The LORD will protect you from all evil;
  He will keep your soul.
8The LORD will guard your going out and your coming in
  From this time forth and forever.

Be Blessed and Encouraged.

-Brandi
xoxoxo