God isn’t just the God of
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All those visible spaces.
The ones we show to the world. The ones that look like we have our act together. The ones where we will be praised.
He’s bigger than that. Much much bigger.
His heart is bigger. His presence is bigger. His well-worn, tenderness is bigger.
BECAUSE
He’s also and especially the God of
Oncology visits Broken hearts Empty checking accounts Funeral parlors Rehab rooms Sleepless and fitful nights Bathroom floors Messy selves and messy lives
The places where it’s just us and Him.
The ones only He can really see.
Hear. Understand. Guide. Comfort. Heal.
The places of
Loss Despair Loneliness Doubt Fear
That are also the places of
Growth Hope Belonging Grace Peace
The places that nothing and no one else can touch.
Except for this big big, “very present help in time of trouble,” tender-hearted God.
Those are the most sacred places of all.
And some of the most beautiful.