I am incredibly sad down to the depths of my being.

The brokenness I feel sure has me reeling.

Looking back or ahead it’s the place that I’m in.

But I know in my heart I must let You in.

You know where I’m at ‘cause you’ve been here before.

In fact You’re here now down deep in my core.

You have not left me alone, You’re right by my side.

This trial I’m in can’t be denied.

Yes, I want it to end for this season to pass.

But I know deep inside that You’re teaching a class.

The subject of which is a bit of a mystery.

Though I know it includes remembering history.

You’ve given us a book that has trials throughout.

The ones that end well have You first, no doubt.

We must persevere and trust You are good.

No matter what tempts us, it must be withstood.

We need to remember that You equal life.

Looking in other places only brings strife.

The evil we face walks about in this world.

You have overcome him with Your life all unfurled.

Our acceptance of You brought great joy to our lives.

And even in this place that joy still resides.

That joy it is in us through the highs and the lows.

My prayer is that you’ll remember and allow it to grow.