Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. The troubles of my heart have multiplied; free me from my anguish (Psalm 25:16-17).

Perhaps as you read this you are on a mountain top,

literally or figuratively.

Life is sweet and every breath is delight.

If so, I rejoice with you, Beloved–enjoy the view.

Perhaps the mountain has fallen on top of you, and you identify with this verse far more than you would like. If so, I’m praying for you, and I’m here to remind you that the God you cry out to is real and is powerful and is listening.

You feel lonely, but you are never, ever alone.

You feel empty, but His Spirit fills you.

You weep, but one day you will laugh with the angels.

Look, I know that those words can feel empty and useless and meaningless in the face of all you’re dealing with today.

But they’re true.

You are loved by the One who knows you better than anyone else.

Seriously,

He knows you

and

He loves you.

Pretty amazing, ya?

So, if nothing else, rejoice in that today.

Because that’s a lot.

In fact, when you get right down to it

that’s pretty much everything.

Happy Friday, Beloved