On Fridays, I join The Gypsy Mama for 5 minute Friday.
Here are the rules:
1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking
2. Link back here and invite others to join in.
3. Please visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their comments.
This week’s word is ACHE…not sure I want to participate.
GO…
It comes in different ways. Ways that at times seem so foreign. My heart aches as I watch my son navigate his way through life.
As I watch my parents age.
As I watch my family suffer death and loss. And cancer. And drugs. And ugliness.
And He is faithful. Faithful to pull us/me out of the agony and the ache and the pain.
To put our feet on solid ground. To say “I am in control, child. Please let it go. Give it to me to carry. You see, my heart and my hands are big enough to handle the weight of it all. You will buckle. I will stand firm. So, please child…hand it over. Release it. Let it go. Abide in me. Rest in me.”
And I do.
And He does.
And I am amazed…at the wonders of it all. How He can take ugliness and ache and make it something beautiful.
The ache disappears and the peace that comes is so…lovely.
Thank you, Lord. What an amazing gift you have given me.
STOP
picture & links added after the 5 minutes
And you? How has he eased your ache?

*whispers softly…this was beautiful.
"You will buckle. I will stand firm. So, please child…hand it over. Release it. Let it go. Abide in me. Rest in me."
He will stand firm–He is faithful…what precious promises…that as we crumble at times..He is always, always waiting to carry us. He holds our hands and walks with us (Isaiah 43) and we are treasured and kept safe in the palm of His hand. Glory! He is gracious to us.
And oh! What sweet peace that comes with abiding–truly abiding and resting–in Him. In His presence…there is truly fullness of joy.
I linked up at gypsymama after you and I'm thankful I did. Thank you for sharing with us~
Blessings,
Melanie
Beautiful post. He eases my ache by being the only constant in my life. That especially eases my ache this week…things, people, and relationships change, but He never does.
such great words…the pain ache turns tender ache, no? Always happy to read your writings.
Thank you for your kind comment on my post. I love your post. It is true, that He is with us always. And that is a beautiful photo as well. Hope you have a good weekend!
"The ache disappears and the peace that comes is so…lovely." Glad you left comment on my blog so I could pop over to yours and read these comforting words. It is amazing how God can take the darkest moments of our lives and ,if we let him, he will turn them into something beautiful.
such encouraging words…that He always takes our ache when we give it to Him…thank you 🙂
"And I do. And He does. And I am amazed…"
I love this. God is so faithful when we let go and let Him in. Beautiful post.