The grief journey is lonely. Terribly lonely.
The following is a chapter from Soul Cry: Devotional Prayers for Wounded, Grieving, and Suffering Hearts. If you’re dealing with loneliness, chances are you can relate to the grieving heart in this chapter.
I hope this will be an encouragement and comfort to you today.
Loved, But Lonely
Psalm 23:1-6, NIV
O Lord, Creator and Sustainer of all,
I come to You again today.
You are always with me.
You are here, now.
My heart aches, my soul hurts.
I am consumed with grief and longing.
I am loved, but lonely, so lonely.
Hear my heart, O Perfect Father.
The LORD is my shepherd.
I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
He leads me beside quiet waters,
He restores my soul.
(23:1-2)
I know that if I have You, I have everything.
I know this, LORD,
even as I am trudging through this pain.
You take care of me.
You provide for me.
You are at work in me.
You renew me from the inside out.
You guide me along the right paths for Your name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil, for You are with me;
Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
(23:3-4)
I will let You guide me.
I will follow You.
You walk with me in this darkness.
This place is not dark to You.
You are my constant companion,
always, each and every moment.
My Lord, my shepherd, my guide, my protector.
You comfort me.
Comfort me, O Lord.
You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
(23:5)
You provide for me in unusual ways.
You lift me up.
You bless me continually.
Open my eyes to see You and Your blessings.
Though I feel as if I have next to nothing,
remind me that my cup is always overflowing.
Surely your goodness and love will
follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
(23:6)
I do not have to chase Your love and goodness,
for you are always loving and always good,
every day, all day.
Sustain me when my heart trembles,
when my soul goes numb.
You are with me, always.
You are my home.
In Jesus’ name…
Did this chapter from Soul Cry resonate with you?
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