She sits quietly. A presence felt but not heard.
You know she's there but you don't have to say a word. Her heart aches because your heart is torn in two. She gently lays a soft hand on your shoulder as you cry tears of anguish, lending a kleenex to wipe away the tears.
She may not know the pain you feel but her presence beside you gives you the comfort in knowing there is a friend who will be with you in the hard, rainy days.
And for that you are grateful.
But the two of you are not alone.
There is another friend who is there. That friend is Jesus. He says, "Be Still & Know I am God". His presence will calm your heart and calm the storm. You may not see him or hear him, but his presence is with you.
"Your path led through the sea,
your way through the mighty waters,
though your footprints were not seen."
Psalm 77:19
And for that you are grateful.
Continuing the Joy Dare #495 - #512
- pumpkin spice coffee
- an hour of sleep after a long night
- catching up with a friend
- books from Daddy's childhood that my daughter takes to school
- watching birds build a nest outside my window
- red breasted robin sitting on my windowsill
- reflections of candle light in water
- tired eyes after sitting up with sick & scared children
- quiet moments alone
- growth in the hard, painful moments
- dinner around the table even if the meal is a flop
- storm-filled night leading into a grey, dreary morning
- knowing God carried us through the storm before
- friends who are with us in the sunny days & rainy days
- being sure of the salvation of those we love
- pain from a sliced finger
- ring with the memory & love of 2 wonderful ladies in heaven
- a son who is able to do his homework at his desk
Taking the Joy Dare of counting 1000 gifts with Ann at A Holy Experience
In His Calm,
Mary
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