Dry & Weary Land

Has grief and the loss of your husband drawn you into a dry and desolate place? Are you aching to be refreshed again and to have the joy you once had, walking in the land of the living? Are you parched and feel like you are a moment away from withering? Look to Christ, my sweet sister. Look to Him in His healing Word and find rest for your soul. Scripture tells us that it revives the soul, makes wise the simple, rejoices the heart, and enlightens the eyes (Psalm 19:7-8). When we look to Him in His Word, He makes us radiant (Psalm 34:5) and changes our countenance from one of sorrow to pure joy (Proverbs 15:13).

Being in God’s Word on a regular basis does not take our pain away. It doesn’t change the tragedy we have endured. But what it does is changes our perspective and gives us HOPE. It reminds us of  the promises of God and we can be comforted with the truths that these light momentary afflictions are preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, that one day there will be no more tears, pain, or death, and that Christ WILL return and make ALL things new (2 Cor. 4:17, Rev. 21:4-5)! We can bank on these promises! When we go to God’s Word, He shifts our thinking and we see that we live in the middle of the “already” and the “not yet!” God shows us that He is working miracles and transforming hearts right here, right now, as we wait for the redemption of all things. We see Him for who He is, what He is doing, and what He wants for us (Rom. 8:28-30)!

He has said, “Come to Me all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” We come to Him through prayer and His Word and when we cry out to Him from the depths of our despair He will answer us, bind up our wounds, and heal our hearts (Psalm 13; 18:6; 34:17)!

With Love,

Meredith