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A Morning View By the Wood Stove

Grief and Joy.

These are two words which do not seem to fit together. Yet with persevering in our faith walk journey with God we can experience unfathomable joy as we are lifted above our deep grief. God understands our grief and sits in it with us. God will comfort our broken hearts and fill our grief with God's favor. 

It is alright to grieve. It is normal to hurt and it is so comforting to know as the children of God we will receive blessing, praise and strength. 

“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me,

    for the Lord has anointed me

    to bring good news to the poor.

He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted

    and to proclaim that captives will be released

    and prisoners will be freed.

He has sent me to tell those who mourn

    that the time of the Lord’s favor has come,

    and with it, the day of God’s anger against their enemies.

To all who mourn in Israel, 

    he will give a crown of beauty for ashes,

a joyous blessing instead of mourning,

    festive praise instead of despair.

In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks

    that the Lord has planted for his own glory.” - Isaiah 61:1-3 NLT


Grief and Joy 


Peace,

PB


 

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