I’ve never understood
some of the words chosen
attempting comfort
to a friend in pain
Lines awkwardly offered
in times of sadness
times of loss
times of uncertainty
times of disappointment
Things will get better
said with a sigh
At least it’s not …
said with hopeful eyebrows
Just hang in there
said with a rub on the shoulder
And
God will never give you more
than you can handle
said with resolve.
Total bull.
Life doesn’t always get better.
Life on this Earth isn’t always sunshine.
Sometimes hanging in
is the hardest thing
you’ve ever done.
Sometimes grieving
is the thing you must do.
AND of course God will
allow us to experience
more than we can handle
because if we could
actually handle it all
we wouldn’t call upon God.
Troubleshooting issues,
we wouldn’t call out for wisdom
Searching solutions for control,
we wouldn’t find genuine peace
The whole point
of living through
our painful experiences
of enduring the loss
of waiting for change
is to get closer to our Creator
And that connection
is what will bring true comfort
more than any words on Earth.
Know My Worth 