Day 5

Life is full of heartache; so many stories of grief, lost loves, dashed hopes, sorrow, and intense pain. It's a comfort in a way to realize that life goes on.
People have told me this past week to "set your affections on things above." That I don't need to look at him or communicate to him because my affections are elsewhere now.
Don't believe it. I'm not fooling God to say, "My affections are no longer with this guy that I love." I am only lying to myself and forcing the grief temporarily out of my mind. Don't do it! Grief has to come out. I only hurt myself by putting off the grief. It is not sin to grieve. It is not sin to tell God that it hurts. It is not sin to tell God that you do not understand. it is only sin when we refuse to jump into the comforting arms of our God. If you need to cry, cry. If you need to grieve, grieve. If you're having a hard day, then have a hard day. It is OK. ONly keep your eyes fixed on the face of your God. His eyes will comfort, his mouth will cheer, his ears will hear our rownings. His tongue will say, "Come to me, my precious child." His heart will say, "I feel your grief. I understand your sorrow." His hands will say, "Put your hand in mine." His feet will say, "Let me lead you to a joyful place." His strength will say, "You cannot walk? Let me carry you." His compassion will say, "Your tears won't stop? Let me dry them." His sovereignty will say, "You don't understand? Let me show you." His patience will say, "You need time? Let me give that to you." His love will say, "You feel unloved? Let me love you." His light will say, "You are scared in darkness? Let me give you light."
"Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteem him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. He was wounded for our transgressions; He was crushed for our iniquities; upon Him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with His stripes, we are healed."