I Share Your Pain

Your tears have fallen like rain, and I have seen every single one of them. Feel my nail-scarred palms, where nails pierced my flesh, as I hold your face still. Feel my hands gently cover the tears on your cheeks. I am here. Feel the stillness of this moment and realize with your entire being that I will never leave you alone. I am within you, and you are within me.

Some tears you’ve cried in joy and others in anguish. Regardless of their source, not one has fallen unnoticed. Your tears are beautiful perfume, housed within an alabaster jar in heaven. I catch each one and blend them with my own tears. Your jar is remembered in heaven every time the gospel story is told. Refuse the lie that would have you believe that you struggle, wrestle, and cry alone. I see you, precious one, and I am with you. Look to me.

I don’t speak words for the sake of hearing my own voice. My Word is truth, and in my perfect time, all things will be made beautiful. In my perfect time, I will work all the good, bad, and unsettling together for my glory. I will work together for your good and my glory all the things you thought I didn’t see. When you seek me with all your heart, you will find me. Watch my smile break open wide.

Thank you, Holy Spirit, for whispering your truth until I hear you completely. I believe you. I trust you. Whisper to me again today.