For those waking today with heavy hearts because you’re in a season of grief, it’s ok to not want to celebrate like the rest of the world. Jesus knows full well that you are grateful, but your heart is broken.

He doesn’t expect you to ignore it, rise above it, or shove it under the rug. He never once instructed us to ignore our present reality with some sort of pretend superpower faith.

He lets us know He is near the broken-hearted, and in that alone we can be thankful.

 

Thankful that He still bottles tears

Thankful that He knows every fear

Thankful that in times of great need

Christ is ready to comfort thee.

 

Thankful that He is mindful of man

Thankful that He does still have a plan

Thankful that every pain is sure seen

And you can just rest under His wings.

 

Thankful when blows a refreshing rain

Thankful for the power in His name

Thankful that when the anguish is rough

Christ will prove to still be enough.

 

As you struggle through the day, close your eyes when you need to and catch a glimpse of the seat that Jesus sits in. It may be right next to yours making sure you know He is holding your hand.