Sometimes I miss Luke so much and the pain of not being able to touch him is gut wrenching. I walk into his closet which for some reason is the most painful place to be and smell his clothes to see if they still smell like him or I grab his favorite blanket and just hold it close to me. Luke’s favorite blanket was a super hero blanket I made for him about a year before he was diagnosed with cancer. It became his favorite blanket in the hospital. I know I will be close to him again someday but for know I will hold his blanket and ask God to continue to heal my heart. For I know God is close to the broken hearted. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 Thank you Jesus that I can rely on you to pull me out of this deep hurt. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26
Are you hurting? Are you feeling brokenhearted, crushed, like you can’t even breathe? As one who has battled depression, I know exactly what that feels like. Let’s pause here to pray , to ask the Lord for a new perspective, a deeper revelation of His Presence with us, and to ask Him to direct our paths. If that’s not where you are right now, ask the Lord to show you who in your life is in a place of deep hurt, who may feel deeply alone, who you could possibly visit, bring a meal, share some tears, and come alongside in love.
Pray: “Lord, I’m so tired of hurting. At times, I feel like I can’t take another breath. Please bear this pain with me and let me know I’m not alone.”
• Start a journal: Tell God how much you are hurting. Include a list of the good things in your life.
• Make a plan to add something new to your life: Exercise, a new hobby, attend a Bible study.
Know that God cares for you and that He will help you through this.
