Heartaches

& the Presence of God

This Broken Clay’s Monthly Edition — word of encouragement, prayer, & worship song

Heartaches & the Presence of God

There are some heartaches that never fully heal.

This month, on the eleventh, will be thirty years since the death of my first husband. I was twenty-five when he died as the result of a car accident. We’d only been married eighteen months.

It was also the time when I made the choice to turn my back on God.

I was angry. So very angry.

It wasn’t until my near fatal heart attack three years ago when I reconciled with Him. He healed my bitterness and took away my anger and resentment. Yet, each year at this time, I still feel the pangs of heartache of what could have been.

Instead of feeling angry, I feel Him drawing closer to me. His Presence is one of comfort and peace that’s beyond description.

I’m filled with gratitude for the time I had with my first husband, and joyful that he is now with the Lord.

If you’re hurting, don’t turn from Him. He wants to comfort you with His Presence.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4

PRAYER

Heavenly Father,

I am coming to You with a broken heart, feeling the weight of this sorrow. I am so tempted to let this pain harden me, but I ask for Your grace to keep my heart tender.

Please, Lord, remove any root of bitterness or resentment before it takes hold. Wash over my aches with Your healing love, and remind me that You are close to the brokenhearted.

In Jesus’ name, Amen

(Source: Liz Newman)

WORSHIP SONG