September 28
Some days I go along just fine, and then the pain of the loss and the ensuing loneliness hit me like a ton of bricks. It seems that I won’t be able to stand under the heaviness of it all.
Intellectually I can reason it all out…this is normal. It’s just a feeling that will pass, but in the midst it is a struggle. My tendency is to isolate, and that feeds the feeling of loneliness. Reaching out is difficult and runs the chance of rejection. Rejection is a strong word, people have busy lives and are not responsible for my emotional well being.
I’m learning how to walk this road and deal with the times of intense loneliness. I won’t always be able to count on family and friends, but I can always count on the Lord to help me through.
Where’s the joy?
I am thankful that I am surrounded by family and friends who care.
I pray for courage and strength to make it through the tough times, and to remember to reach out and encourage others in their times of trial.
I rejoice in the faithfulness of God, who is with me on my loneliest days and has promised to never leave me nor forsake me.
Where’s the joy? Today, I muddled through without a lot of joy. And that’s okay, I have hope for tomorrow.
But let all who take refuge in You be glad, let them ever sing for joy;
And may You shelter them, that those who love Your name may exult in You.
Psalm 5:11
TRICIA LATHROP 