Through the Valley of GriefSample

“Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles and the judgments he uttered.”

-1 Chronicles 16:11-12

My friend, I am sorry you are so weary (Matthew 11:28-30). I have been too. I have fought for hope and lost. Chased peace and found no rest. It seemed like every day, with what little strength remained, I used to endure from one moment to the next.What else can I possibly do?

The answer is so much simpler than we expect, and far more powerful than we can imagine. Call on the Lord! As Jesus walked on this earth in human flesh, he faced exhaustion, persecution, and despair. He called out to his Father in his darkest hours. He knew the power of laying human sorrow into the hands of Divine strength.

God never expect you to carry life’s burdens on your own. Seek his heart in Scripture, his tender presence in prayer at any and every moment you feel weary. And his supernatural strength will surely be given to you. If this feels hard to believe, look back on the countless ways the Lord has carried you when you were weak, scared, or unsure in earlier seasons of your life. Ask friends to share how they’ve seen God work for your good (and their own) in the past. Let me be the first to remind you: he is with you yesterday, today, and tomorrow. He is still your Rock and your Redeemer.

Look back over the past weeks or months. What is one moment of peace, strength, joy, or rest you can hold onto for today?