in the face of misery

Many times when we’re in a miserable moment, human nature is to drag others into the midst of it. Maybe it’s to give us comfort– to know we’re not alone… an outlet to vent… perhaps even open up an avenue for advice. Well, I’ve been kind of feeling miserable lately… for almost two years. And I just can’t seem to shake the agony. What’s going on Lord? Why all the heartache? I feel like I’m on a road of uncertainty. I spend countless hours alone wondering what’s next. I know in my head that in the midst of our darkest of times, God is doing His most work. I find myself crying out to the Lord often and searching for rescue in personal pleasures to help ease the pain. I have lost the desire to feel, I have lost the vision to hope… I just want out of the confines of despair. I’m struggling to find evidence of God in my life when things are stuck in this rut. I feel like I’m fading in and out on life support just to get through another day until Jesus comes back.

Trisha Keehn is a creative writer fueled by a lifetime of faith. She is part of the Life.Church and YouVersion Bible App creative writing team, and uses her broadcast news background to help companies choose their words wisely. Trisha is a wife, mom, coffee connoisseur, lover of libraries, and a savvy traveler.

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