burdened, yet comforted

I remember writing (possibly around this time last year) about feeling so burdened for hurting people. In a sense, I am always in that place. It's part of who God created me to be...I care deeply for people. I suppose that is why "Social Worker" seemed like such a fit for my life.

I am in that place again...where I hear life changing stories and heartbreaking realities of those I love and my heart breaks. Sickness, broken relationships, heartbreak, uncertainty...the potentially crippling reality that life can be so hard. It feels like it is around every corner right now. I'm in a place where I desire to DO something to help...to take away an ounce of pain, yet I know that is not my role. All I can do is pray...for peace, for comfort, for understanding, for redemption in some way.

This song speaks volumes to me. No matter what the world brings us, we are in HIS hands...ALWAYS! He knows...and he knew long before we did. There is comfort in knowing that He holds us...no matter what.