True Colors Series: 1 - Hey Kiddo

1 - Hey Kiddo

"You with the sad eyes - don't be discouraged,"

I picture God saying, "Hey Kiddo!" (Don't you just love those people at church or in your family that call you Kiddo even though you might be a middle-aged, married, parent of your own kiddos? I do! It makes me feel happy .. and like a Kid-do!) 

So anyway, "Hey Kiddo! I see those 'sad eyes' of yours. I know you are hurting and I want you to remember that I am right beside you."

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

- Psalm 34:18

"Listen, 'don't be discouraged', this place here, these circumstances, this is not how your story ends."

"The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; Do not be discouraged."  - Deuteronomy 31:8

Can you hear Him speaking to your heart? Perhaps wrapping up with something encouraging like: "In the mean time, keep your hopes up and your eyes on Me. I'll carry you through in My arms."

Oh friends, He is right there. No tear falls and no broken heart escapes His notice. He's got you.

Prayer:

Father, remind us of how You know, You see and You feel our every hurt. Remind us we are not alone. Remind us You are there and You are close for now and for always. Dry our tears. Hold, comfort, carry, and heal us.