In a course of one minute our entire life can change. It only takes a few seconds for our entire life to be turned upside down. Or right side up. The echoing sound of a newborns first cry, rings out in celebration of your new journey called, 'Parenthood'. A phone call notifying of a loved ones passing. A healing received. A devastating diagnosis. Hearing the most beautiful seven words, "I now pronounce you, Husband and Wife!" Your final signature on a set of divorce papers. The tearing open of an envelope concealing your High School Senior's acceptance letter to the college of their first choice. Or, a heartbreaking call from the police station notifying you that your child has been arrested. So many examples yet to be made, but the bottom line is that we live in a fallen world and as long as we have breath and a heartbeat, we will experience all sorts of joys and heartache.
I also want to make something so very clear to you, that no matter the circumstance, God is with you. You are not, nor ever will be, alone. You must have Faith! He knows every hair upon your head. He created you in your mother's womb, therefore has seen your unformed body. My dear Sir, my dear Lady, I speak from experience. I have walked through most of the scenario's written above. I know what it is to have unspeakable Joy overflowing from the depths of within. But I also have felt pain that cuts so deep, you wonder if you will survive. I've experienced such sorrow and grief that fills your soul and chokes so tight, you find it hard to breathe. I know full well that as long as I draw breath there will be trials and triumphs. I also know with absolute clarity that I will never be alone. My God does not sleep. He is all knowing. All Loving. An ALL Merciful God.
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid." ~Psalm 27:1 (ESV)
