"No matter what I feel, I know in my heart you are good
I will put my hope in who you are
I was confused by my grief and looking for an explanation
I felt numb and didn't want to be with you
Ignoring your comfort would have left me hopeless
I was confused and in shock and needed you more than ever
You held me close to your heart and let me weep
You have shown me your heart and how you comfort the broken
For now until forever, you will be with me
With eyes fixed on Jesus, hope soars high
It is so refreshing to be close to you
You are my strong refuge and I will proclaim your goodness."
I wrote this a few weeks ago, as I was going through a study of Psalm 73. The title of this section of the study was, "Hope When Life Seems Unfair". Life definitely seemed unfair, and a lot of days it still does. I do trust in Him, but I don't understand. When we experience loss and grief, that is when He so badly wants us to run to His arms for comfort. He loves us so much, and wants to weep with us. I love the song by Rend Collective, "Weep With Me". God loves it when we are honest with Him. He is right there, ready to comfort us and also provide joy through every situation.
Mother's Day is a beautiful day to celebrate some of the most influential people in our lives. But it is an extremely difficult day for so many. For those who have lost their mothers, those who have lost their children, those who long to be mothers. It's days like this which increase our longing for Heaven, when there will be no sorrow or loss. Everything will be perfect. There will be pure joy, no longer mixed with emotions.
This Mother's Day, I want to celebrate my incredible mom, my mother in law, and all my grandmas. All while keeping my focus on Heaven throughout the day, and focusing on the joy God so graciously provides.
