To the Discouraged & Brokenhearted

To the Discouraged & Brokenhearted  Faith Along the Way

To the Discouraged & the Brokenhearted,

Life. It’s filled with miracles, moments of pure bliss, and treasured memories.

Yet among the beauty; there’s pain and amid the sunsets; storms.

Life can be cruel, cutting like a knife, scarring with the deepest of hurts.

Life can threaten to swallow us whole as discouragement fills our souls and brokenness crushes our spirits.

Life can be filled with disappointments, paths not taken or dreams left undone.

Yet life was never meant to be filled with such sorrow and pain.

Life started out perfect, with man and woman walking hand and hand with the Creator, blissfully unaware that life could offer pain and be anything other than the sheer beauty of paradise.

In an instant that perfection was marred forever as sin entered the world.

With sin came the knowledge of evil, pain, suffering, sorrow grief, brokenness, bitterness, anger, and rage. Life was forever changed.

With sin came a vast distance between God and man; one where Heavenly perfection could never fellowship with sinful flesh.

My friend, as you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders, and are crushed by a broken spirit and dashed dreams, remember, this was not God’s plan from the start.  He wanted you to experience peace, fulfillment, contentment in fellowship with Him alone.

Even though sin robbed you of the chance to talk with Him face to face, He didn’t leave you to bear the burden of this world alone.

He gave you shelter you from the storm.

He gave you a confidant and shoulder to cry on.

He gave you the promise of things yet to come and of a world where there will be no more suffering.

He gave you the joy of peace by basking His presence and allowing Him to quench your thirsty spirit.

He gave you a lighthouse in the blackest of night.

He gave you Jesus.

I know that in a world known to value perfection, wealth, beauty and popularity, that you long to escape your troubles.

I know that at times you feel so desperate and wonder what lies ahead on your journey through life.

I know that you feel devalued, that you’re not enough and that life has passed you by.

But that hope that came to bridge the gap between God and man, that hope that took your place on the cross, with nails through his perfect hands, that hope still exists today.

Jesus.

When you want to give up, cling to Jesus.

When you feel devalued and not enough, remember you’re not enough, but He is.

When you wonder where life is taking you and you long for peace, remember that He didn’t come just to make a way, He IS the way.

He is the way to true peace and true joy.

He is the way to fulfillment and contentment.

He is the way you can get up and face another day.

He said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ” Matthew 11:18.

My friend, when you are discouraged and brokenhearted, reach for one the who knows you by name, who knows every thought, knows every hurt, and loves you anyways.

Today is the day to lay down your burdens, your brokenness, and your discouragement at His feet. Faith in Him will give you the courage to fight another battle and live another day, knowing that He who promised is faithful!

30 Comments

    1. I am thankful it struck a chord with you! May you have a wonderful day!

  1. “He is the way you can get up and face another day.”
    yes, yes, yes

    Thank you for sharing!

    Donna
    visiting from Titus2Tuesdays linkup

  2. Thank you for this. You’ll never know how much I needed to read it. This week marks the one-year anniversary of my father’s passing. And though I know he’s with the Lord, it still hurts. Add to that, my mother is fading, too.

    Just last night I had a meltdown. I cried and cried.

    But, when we come to the end of ourselves, as you have said, there is JESUS! Behind us, before us, and beside us.

    How I needed to be reminded of that.

    GOD BLESS.

    1. Sharon,

      God knows your heart and what you needed to hear! I’m thankful He lead you here and reminded you of His love for you! May you rest in that peace today! I’m praying for you and your journey ahead! May the God of all peace comfort your grief and dry your tears!

    1. I’m thankful it blessed your heart and encouraged you. That was my prayer for this post!

  3. Thank you, Sarah Ann, for these beautiful,comforting, and hope-filled words. They are gifts to weary souls.
    Gratefully ~ Renee

    1. Thank you, Renne, for your sweet encouragement. You’ve blessed me today!

  4. Thanks for this post, with the great truths and scriptures included 🙂

    1. I’m honored it blessed you in some way! Thanks so much for stopping by!

  5. Hi, Sarah Ann! I’m stopping by from Grace and Truth. You’ve reminded us of a truth we often ignore – our world was created perfect and beautiful and pleasant. The problem of suffering is a problem of sin, not of a God who wishes suffering on His children. I find that thought comforting. Thanks for sharing with us!
    Jen 🙂

  6. Thanks for sharing!! This is something that I definitely need to remember in those times of sadness and despair. He will always turn my sadness into joy and my mourning into dancing.

    1. Absolutely! I have learned that true peace and true joy only come from Him and He is faithful to wrap His arms around us.

  7. This is absolutely beautiful! I love how your words flow so poetically and make such perfect sense. Thank you for sharing!

  8. Such a wonderful reminder to us that these things are temporary. God loves us, he desires good for us. I loved this. Thank you so much for pouring out your heart in this post.

    1. It can be hard to fix our eyes on Him, but so worth it when we do!

  9. Always a great reminder that HE is our treasure! I will be sharing these encouragements with others. 🙂

    1. Thanks for sharing! I love passing along hope and encouragement to others, too!

  10. It’s definitely been a day where I’ve been made aware of my brokenness and my disappointment. I needed to read this to be encouraged. Thank you!

    1. May you remember how much God loves you, even in those moments of disappointment!

  11. WOW this really spoke to me. I have been having a rough day today as well. Beautiful post!

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