A Year of Brokenness, a Lifetime of Blessings
In the midst of joy and celebration, our family was hit with a double blow in 2017. Two marriages, once filled with love and promise, crumbled beneath the weight of their struggles. As we watched, helpless and heartbroken, our family’s fabric began to fray. The emotional toll was immense, leaving us reeling from the aftershocks of hurt, frustration, and anger.
The Weight of Brokenness
Looking back, I’m reminded of Jeremiah’s words in Lamentations, penned during a time of unimaginable grief. He, too, cried out to God in the darkness, yet chose to anchor his hope in the Lord’s unwavering love and compassion. As I reflect on that difficult year, I’m drawn to Jeremiah’s example, opting to “wait quietly” for God’s healing hand to move in our lives.
Choosing Hope in the Midst of Pain
I’ll never fully comprehend why God allowed our family to walk through such a trying time, but I’ve come to realize that His mercies are indeed “new every morning.” In the face of uncertainty, I’m learning to lift my gaze beyond the present grief, fixing my eyes on the gift of hope that He offers daily. It’s a choice, really – to trust in His loving nature or succumb to despair.
A Prayer for the Discouraged
Faithful God, when discouragement threatens to consume me, help me to look beyond my present sorrow to the hope you provide each new day. Grant me the strength to trust in your loving and faithful character, rather than giving in to despair. Amen.
In the end, I’m reminded that even in brokenness, our family remains blessed by God’s unwavering faithfulness. And I pray that you, too, will choose to wait quietly for Him to work in your circumstances, trusting in His loving nature to bring healing and hope to your own story.
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