Daily Prayers for Grieving Hearts: A 21-Day Plan for Comfort on the Road to RecoverySample

HE HAS A PLAN FOR YOU

The student is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master. MATTHEW 10:24 NIV

When one’s heart is downcast, it’s difficult to think about anything except the surrounding brokenness and loss; trying to crawl out of the mire can be all-consuming. Just imagine how all-consumed Jesus was as He prepared to receive brutal beatings and be nailed to a cross. If He had to endure such pain in order to fulfill His Father’s bigger plan, we, too, will be faced with times of pain and challenges. We simply aren’t above it. Knowing this doesn’t necessarily ease our pain, but accepting whatever God allows in our lives—the good and the bad—is the first step toward the peace that comes out of pure and holy trust in Him. From a worldly view, Jesus’ death could be seen as a horrible mistake. From a heavenly view, His death was the most precious and ultimate gift God had to give. He had a plan for His Son all along, and He has a plan for your life as well.

Father, as much as I hurt, as hard as it is, help me to take my eyes off my loss and remember what You went through to sacrifice Your own Son for me. There is no doubt that You understand the depth of what I’m going through, and that brings me comfort. Be with me this day and instill in me the strength to give thanks to You— for the sacrifice You made and for how I can live with the simple knowledge of Your presence and holiness in my life.

IN JESUS’ NAME. AMEN.