In the midst of great pain, He is waiting for us to call out. Sometimes, I don’t even know what it is I deeply need. Or I know exactly what I need, but I fear what will happen if I express it. Here’s the thing: There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ. (Romans 8:1) For many years, I believed I didn’t have a voice. I sidelined my needs because they didn’t seem to matter. I didn’t speak up because I was fearful of condemnation and rejection.

Today, I started to journal and asked what I deeply needed. I deeply needed to be heard. Immediately, Father God responded, “I hear you.” The dam broke. I cried out and He heard me. He didn’t condemn me. Father God comforted and consoled me. His love carried me to the place where I could forgive. He took my brokenness and mended it. He showed me where He was in the midst of my pain. That’s what He does. He shows us His goodness no matter where we are. Even in the valley of the shadow, He is still good.

Lovingkindness and compassion are waiting on the other side of brokenness. He wept with me. His promises of love washed over me. He both knew me and mad Himself known as Father, Defender, Comforter, and Healer. He can and will do the same for you.