Through the Valley of GriefSample

“See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.”

-1 John 3:1

When I felt hurt or scared as a child, I would sprint down the long upstairs hallway toward my parents’ room, often in the middle of the night. Even if they couldn’t fix what was broken or make my nightmares go away, with them was still the only place I felt safe. Whether you feel like it or not, in your most painful moments, God desires to be near you to comfort you. You are his child. He wants you to sprint to him.

The Lord chose you, specifically, to be his child—a daughter or son of the King of the universe and a co-heir with the risen Christ. As his beloved child, your Heavenly Father’s arms are always open to you (Isaiah 41:10). He can fix what is broken. No matter what you’re facing, He is a safe lap to climb into, a strong hand to cling to, and a loving Father to run to in the dark. God can calm your fear and comfort your pain infinitely more than earthly parents can. Fall into his arms. Wail to him. Rest with him. He is always a safe place.

What are you most afraid of today? Speak it aloud to your loving Father and pray for his supernatural comfort.