sweet sorrow

to live amoungst death, is to feel. To be present to your surroundings, to acknowldge the pain that we expierence is to be human. Let yourself know suffering is temporary. It brings us closer to our saviour. A sweet sorrow he endured on the cross for you and me. A love like no other was shown to us, the sinners, the ones undeserving. May his love be the banner over our lives. Living in the light of his love, despite our circumstances, good or bad, his love is enough and his grace is sufficient. His power is made perfect in our weakness. His glory is our good. If there is one thing I am certian of, its that we need him and we are fools to think we dont. He is perfect, and we are not. I pray in our weakness and brokeness we cling to him, the living water. The true source of our contentment and satisfaction. The only well that never runs dry. I pray that the love of Jesus would be evident on our homes, churches, workplaces that we would shine and spread his light wherever we go because truly he deserves all the glory. What greater love is there than the creator of the universe sacrificing his life, when we deserved death ourselves-to restore relationship with us. There is no greater love than this, to lay ones life down for their friends. Oh father, may our lives be reflections of your love, so that all would come to know true love through your life, and your sacrifice. In our sorrow and suffering may you comfort us, and bring us back home to an everlasting love through connection to your heart Jesus- in this we are whole, we are healed, redemmed and set free. Thank you for the joy of doing life with you, it is in you and through you we find our hope, our comfort, peace and purpose. Your pain had a purpose, and you are near to the brokenhearted. In our sufferings, may we draw close to your sacrifice, and near to your heart. Help us to forgive those who do not know what they do, and pray for those that persecute us. You alone lord will bring justice, you will restore, you will redeem. Lord, for that which we can not control. for that which we can not change, may you provide the healing, safety and beauty we seek. Lord, may you get glory in our brokeness as we surrender. Lord, may you rewrite the story we long to have, its our testimonies that give you glory. You gave us life and breath, and its to you we give glory, praise and honor. Let my story lord, bring you all the glory lord. Why should I take credit for that which I did not create? If God could use me, trust me friend, he will use you if only you let him.

romans 5:3-4

we rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.