Your Pain Won't Last Always: God Will Mend Your Brokenness
A few weeks ago I was clearing out a closet as my family prepared for a move, and I came across a handbag that I’d totally forgotten I owned. I was so excited, because I remember it being one of my favorites. I felt like I had found a hidden treasure! I even did my little happy dance to celebrate my awesome find! When I opened it up to see what was inside, I discovered something else I’d forgotten about – a journal. “Wow! I haven’t seen this in forever” I said to myself. I couldn’t remember the last time I’d written in that particular journal, so I was curious to find out what was inside. I sat in the middle of the empty closet and began to read.
I read the first entry, dated May 27, 2008, and immediately began to weep. I’ll share it with you…
Today is a very emotional day for me. I’m feeling extremely melancholy, and I haven’t the slightest idea why. This depression is so prevalent today, and I can’t muster up the strength to even fight it or hide it. I keep telling myself, “Keisha, just get over yourself and snap out of it.” If only it were that easy. I feel as if I am at war with myself…like the person I am and the person I know I should be
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Hi,
Thank you for writing this article :)
What you wrote about in your journal then is exactly what I've been going through... yesterday was sort of my breaking point... I had to cry it out and to realize that everything is going to be alright.
Even though, I struggle I know that God is still good and has not forgotten about me. I know that a greater day will come in which there will be no more pain and no more tears ... I'm counting on that.
Please continue to take care of yourself and live a beautiful God-filled life... may God bless you and shine his beauty upon you :)
-Take care--I enjoy your articles! Never stop doing what you're doing!
Thank you for this article. God always knows what we need when we need it.Your story has once again reminded me that I will come thru "this" God Bless
I cried so hard reading this. I have a huge issue with depression but I know God can bring me out of my dark place too. You are such an inspiration! god bless you
Hi Nicole, Enora, and Elise!
Thank you ladies so much for reading, and sharing your thoughts with me. I praise God that this article connected with you, and was able to serve as a bit of inspiration in your current season. I am praying for all of you and standing in faith, believing that our great, caring God will manifest Isaiah 61:3 for each of you...giving you beauty for your ashes, joy for your mourning, and the garment of praise for your spirit of heaviness. May His love and grace shower and captivate you in ways you never imagined.
Love & Prayers.
LaKeisha