Blessed Be

Blessed be the heart that is broken

Blessed be the eyes that ache with tears

Blessed be the soul that is weary

Blessed be those that are full of fear

Blessed be the heavy laden

Blessed be the draining pain

Blessed be the wounded and angry

Blessed be those filled with shame

When you stand by the ocean and hear the waves and look out on the vast expanse

Or you look at the grains of sand

If you stand up on a mountain after climbing to its highest height

Or you stand in a grove of old growth trees

You may be struck by how minuscule your life is compared to all of this ~ 

And yet, who you are, what you are, and what you have gone through ~ it matters. Who does it matter the most to? God!

He created you with gifts, with unique callings, with purpose and destiny. The earth is a sinful cruel place with much hurt and pain. God walks along side you every step of your journey. Your tears matter and He cries with you. Your trauma is heart breaking to Him and he offers healing and wholeness. He is WITH you. 

I was listening to the hym 'Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus' and the words are so impacting.

'Turn your eyes upon Jesus

Look full in His wonderful face

and the things of earth

will grow strangely dim

in the light of His glory and grace.'

Your heart may be breaking over and over. Your body may be overcome with hurt and pain. 

May the God of all comfort bring you rest for your soul and healing for your wounds.

You are loved, treasured, adored

xoxox