Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Dear God,

Struck down, my heart was struck down today. Words, gestures, sorrow and pain came together and I felt myself sinking downward in sorrow too deep for words. How much more could my heart endure, I asked myself.

I felt like a shell, my soul hidden away in the deep place, crying out its pain. Only you could bring me comfort and respite. Only you could bring salve to my aching heart. How could he? How could he hurt me so much?

How much can a heart give itself before it collapses, withers and dies? How much must it give in order to receive back? How much love can you give away and without enough love returned remain alive?

There has only been one love for me and today it was crushed and broken.

You, dear God,
are my salvation.
You are
my refuge,
my soul's
only peace.
Only you
can fill
my heart
with love,
giving me
comfort, joy
and peace.
I turn
to you,
Lord,
for you alone
are my strength.
In you
I trust.
Fill me,
I pray.

Love, Andrea