You Will Have Joy Again
I have had times in my life when the inner pain was so great that I didn’t think I’d make it through. I felt as though I was walking in a fog, the world was grey around me, I was numb. Nothing tasted good, sounded good, looked good, or felt good. It is one of the loneliest feelings in the world, to be surrounded by people who love you, but just don’t understand your level of grief. Why is it so bad? Why does it look like this? How long will it last? There are no answers.
In those moments, it is nearly impossible to see a future that doesn’t feel this way. It’s easy to fall into the belief that this is your reality for the rest of your life. Pain. Deep, lonely pain.
But I am here to tell you, I have experienced 3 cycles like this in my over 50 years on this planet. Two of which were brought on by unexpected losses of loved ones, and the first was before I gave my life to Jesus and I was deeply depressed and suicidal. And I can say with full confidence….
The fog will lift.
Those lonely places will be replaced with love that overflows for others! A heart that is so full! The colors in your life will be vibrant again! You will DREAM and HOPE again! You will laugh and dance again! But do you know the best part? You will be compassionate towards others in ways that you never could have before.
Life has its way of keeping us real and honest. It does not show partiality to the believer or the unbeliever. Jesus said that in this world there will be many troubles, but to be of good courage, because He has overcome the world. Painful things will happen, but when we have Jesus, He promises to comfort us, if we will let Him. He will make sure that nothing happens in vain, and that something good WILL come out of it.
Be encouraged today! This season will not last. You WILL have joy again! You WILL feel love again! You WILL have hope again! Cling to Jesus, He will get you through!