I went up to a high mountain and cried out...
I cried out at the top of my voice.
I know he hears me and will answer in time...Unfortunately not my time but His.
Family At The Foot of The Cross continues to live it's name. I see more clearly that God helped choose the name for this blog, this path, my journey here on earth, for a good reason. I trust that I may also share that goodness, eventually.
In the meantime, I wake up every morning with a pit in my stomach...It's still here, the terrible nightmare (another nightmare in my life) that's real. Sometimes there are no words to express wounds to a soul so I daresay it's best to just ask for prayers. I know that this situation has now become part of my story, a story unfolding as I groan through the motions. In the midst of Advent and Christmas joy,
I am delivered a cross...
Passed like a torch, these crosses bind our wounds and heal our pain through each suffering step and stumble.
As I stumble through each day, I recall the stumbles of a Savior who carried His cross for me and for the whole world. He fell three times and I fall many more times in sorrow. I question with agony: "Who will wipe my face of these tears? Who will save me from this darkness?" Thank God for answers...It is He, the light of the world.
"Your light shall break forth like the dawn,/ and your wound shall quickly be healed;/ Your vindication shall go before you,/ and the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard./ Then you shall call and the Lord will answer,/ you shall cry for help, and he will say: Here I am!" ~Isaiah 58:8-9
I speak out here in writing instead of sinking in. I hope that if there are others who are suffering, we might band together to comfort and pray for one another. The depths of a dark hole will never swallow up the light if we refuse to allow it. We are never alone.
The Lord hears our cries and saves us through the Cross. He is mercy and He is love.
The Cross is a game-changer and victory is ours!
The eyes of the Lord are upon those who love him;/he is their mighty shield and strong support,/A shelter from the heat, a shade from the noonday sun,/ a guard against the stumbling, a help against falling." ~Sirach 34:16
I would love to pray for you as I offer up my own time of great trial. Please leave a comment and I will add you to my list! If you would find it in your heart to pray for my marriage and family, I would be so grateful.
And earth repeats a loud Amen.