Why?

I cried, my tears the outward evidence of my pain.

“Why?” My lips formed this word and my heart shouted it to the heavens.

A still, small voice rebuked me.

Why do you ask this of Me? Am I not your heavenly Father? Did I not sacrifice my only Son to save your wretched soul? Does not my grace pour over you daily?

Be still, My child. Listen for My voice. I have not forsaken you and I hold you in My hands. You are not forgotten. You are My sheep and I, your Shepherd. I will guide you, through the valleys when you’re alone, and on the mountaintops, when you are surrounded.

Trust Me to oversee the trials in your life. Trust that I have your holiness at heart. Trust in My love and sovereignty.

I will not hurt you, only refine you through the fire. And you will be stronger, better for it.

Trust your Abba, child, for I love you.