It’s Friday, y’all. Five Minute Friday. This week, Lisa-Jo’s writing about “comfort,” and I thought I’d join in. Visit her site to participate!
This Mother’s Day, I will sit in a church service with two squirming girls, little miracles who daily remind me of God’s grace and his goodness. Beside them will be an older brother, bright-eyed and full of mischief mixed with love, and his beautiful big sister, graceful and kind and a maker of peace.
In the midst of all this, my mind will remember a Mother’s Day not too long ago that was very different. As my little girl sat beside me, I grieved. I didn’t know the future except that one little baby would not be in it. My heart was sore and full of sorrow.
I left the sanctuary for a different one. On my knees on a tile floor, I poured out the pain. I admitted from the depths of my being that “I do not want this.” Then, I admitted much more weakly, “but I trust you.”
And, in that moment, God gave me comfort in the midst of all my pain. Like a mother cradles a crying child, he held me close.
These words ring in heaven friend. I love that He keeps every tear. Hugs to you on this Mother’s Day. I’m a Southern gal and mama to a girl too! Stopping by from Lisa-Jo’s today!
I am sorry for your loss … you are brave to have shared your comfort with us today …
What a beautiful post. And I am thankful that He comforts us in our moments of grief and sorrow. Thank you for sharing your heart here today. Here from FMF!
I am grateful we have “met” through FMF!
I know that place on bended knee well, where sorrow and grace meet, and we lay it all bare and wrap on trust in His plan. Thank you for sharing. I know that God is using your journey and story to bring healing to others and glory to His name. What a beautiful picture of comfort and peace in the face of loss. May you be blessed this mother’s day and find peace, enjoying the little ones beside you and hope in knowing you will see the one you mourn some day.
How many times in the past few months have I prayed that. “I do not want this”. But it is trusting in spite of what we understand, or better yet, what we don’t, that grows our faith and provides the strength to keep going so that we can experience what is on the other side of our grief. Precious words to me today. Thank you.
Ah yes, I completely relate. But what a wonderful day you will have this year – the memories are still fresh, but He is so faithful to comfort us. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with all of us.
Oh, friend. Thank you for your words. So glad you know the One who truly comforts. Praying for your momma heart this weekend. Your words will be a balm to someone who needs to read these words. Thank you for sharing and tagging me on twitter. It makes sharing my story and very raw heart worth it to know I’m not alone.
{Melinda} I am so sorry for your loss. But yes, “I will trust you.” We have to say that over and over again as life brings pain and disappointment. Hope you have a wonderful Moms Day with your sweet kiddos. 🙂