I remember a rough afternoon of being yelled at and hit repeatedly by one of my little ones. Everyone has days like these in different forms – maybe being disrespected by a family member or co-worker; maybe being put down in a text or on social media; maybe feeling alone, unappreciated, or ignored. It’s easy to dismiss the hurt because there seems to be worse suffering out there…but Jesus doesn’t ignore it.
Here was my prayer that day:
Jesus, this is hard. That hurt so much and I don’t know what to do. Please redeem the season we’re in. I cling to you Jesus, I cling to you today. You are the source of all comfort and counsel, all hope and encouragement, and I need you. I don’t have to understand, but please lift up my head. Guide me and my child. I know that this is actually on your shoulders and not mine, so I will wait and I will trust. Thanks, I love you. Amen.
Later that day, I could sense Jesus say to me, “I am sorry you have been treated this way. This is not how it was supposed to be and I am grieving with you. You’re my daughter and I love you.”
Jesus, you are all I need. All praise and glory to God, thank you so much for being with me. I trust in you and your plans for my life and those of my family.
My Heart, My Home 