Poetry

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Sorrow is the dense darkness of the cavern when I walk with slow steps far into its depth and the light disappears.

The memory fades that once held the brightness of my soul as sorrow fills the crevices with heaviness that darkens the joy of what is now forever lost.

Sorrow passed through my anguished heart and the chasm split time from one life to another never to return.

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I wrote this poem from my personal experience. I know how the grip of sorrow and grief can rob the heart of experiencing joy and peace in everyday life.

If you are experiencing sorrow, you are not alone. Embrace the love and comforting arms of Jesus as he speaks to you through his Word. He can bring you out of the pain of sorrow and into a place of rest for your soul as you trust in him.

Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane before going to the cross. He languished in sorrow; his sweat became like great drops of blood. Jesus experienced grief unlike anyone before him or after. With extreme compassion, he understands what you are going through. He will never leave you.

Jesus began his journey to the cross after leaving the garden. There on the cross he bore our grief and carried our sorrows, freeing us forever.

I encourage you to meditate on the Bible verses below or any others that inspire you. His Word breathes spirit and life.

Heavenly Father, I pray for the person reading this post. I pray for the power of your redeeming love to free them from the pain of sorrow and grief so they can find joy and peace once again. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

“…for he has said, I will never leave you or forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5

“My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your Word.” Psalm 119:28

“And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.” Isaiah 35:10

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4

“The Lord is near the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18

“Then shall the young women rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old shall be merry. I will turn their mourning into joy. I will comfort them and give them gladness for sorrow.” Jeremiah 31:13

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