Love Won

We are broken. This world is broken. I walk around campus and see thousands of my peers seeking love and attention from all the wrong places. I lay in my bed at night and listen to my neighbors blast their music and yell about nothing in particular. Last night, I heard two girls start to scream at each other about who slept with the guy first and who's responsible for ruining the other person's life. I hear things like this and my heart shatters. 

I'm not afraid to feel.

Let the pain be deep.

Let the tears stream down.

Let my heart break and shatter.

I'm not afraid to feel, Lord.

I'm bracing myself for impact.

I can see that the hurt is coming.

It's almost here.

Wait just a little longer.

The hurt is about to come.

But wait. What is this feeling?

I'm overwhelmed, Lord.

I should feel lost but instead,

I'm found.

My heart is being made whole.

You are making me new.

I hurt but you tell me,

Child, you are beautiful.

You are beautiful.

I am the healer. I am the one you are waiting for.

I close my eyes.

I see Your face.

I hear You say,

My child, 

Love won. 

Then, the light breaks through and Christ reminds us that Love won. Sin runs rampant through this world. The devil is attacking from all sides and leaving no one untouched. This life is shaking us, but it can never break us because sin has been defeated. God has conquered Satan. Good has overcome evil. The cross is our proof that Love won and Love will continue to fight. Today, let your hope be in the Lord. Rest in the arms of Christ knowing that, no matter what, Love wins. Your heart may be broken and shattered, but it will not remain that way. You were not made to be broken. He is making all things new. 

Praying for you now and always,

Steph

"The Lord your God is with you; He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." -Zephaniah 3:17