Me:  It seems so dark in here.

Prodigal:  I know I had to turn on this light.

Me:  God will always give light in darkness.

Brokenhearted….

How can I bear the pain?

So many plans….permanently interrupted.

So many dreams….shattered.

Hopes…dashed.

All gone.

Why?

Why this?

Why us?  Why me?

Helplessness…hopelessness…

Life will never be the same again.

Is it even worth living?

Where are you, God?

I’m right here beside you, my child.

Even though you may not feel my presence,

I’m holding you close under the shadow of my wings.

I will walk with you through this dark night.

Do not shrink from weeping.

I gave you tears for emotional release.

Don’t try to hide your grief.

Let it become for you a source of healing,

A process of restoration,

For I have planned it so.

Those who mourn shall be blessed.

I’ll be holding on to you,

Even when you feel you can’t hold on to me.

Seek my face, child of mine.

Receive my promise, impossible as it may seem now,

That joy will come in the morning.

It may take much time,

But I will heal your broken heart.

I know the night seems endless,

But MORNING WILL COME.

I have promised.

from the Haven of Rest

The LORD will give strength to his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.

Psalm 29:11

Jennifer Van Allen

www.theprodigalpig.com

www.faithincounseling.org