Aches

ACHES

Oh, my head aches.

Goodness, my feet ache after this long day.

Oh, I have aches all over.  

There are days when all I feel is an achiness all over.  A hot tub would feel so good, and maybe relieve the aches and pains.  

But what do I do about the ache in my heart.  Not the kind that comes from high blood pressure, or too much pizza, or even a sad movie.  

But the ache in my heart when I see someone I love hurting, and I want to help but don’t know how?  

I begin to think that if I were rich I could fix the problems, but that is not the answer.  If I were closer I could cook their favourite meal and enjoy that with them, but that is not the answer.  Maybe a new car, new clothes, a vacation?  All these are things that would make anyone feel great, but only for a moment.

Most of these things are just that: things.  Material things are okay, some necessary, some fun to have, but they will not take care of spiritual problems.  

The one thing that stands out in this list is the fact that being closer would help, somewhat.  But even if we had the money to travel, right now we can’t even go across the border.  You see, we are one of the families that are on both sides!  

I talk to my Abba daily about this, so He knows my heart, and knows my aches inside.  He know the aches and problems that others in my family have right now.  I know He is in control, He has it all under His wings and in His hands.  But there are times, like today, when I still have that ache there.  I ask Him more often to please help us all, and give my heart some peace.  

His answer, most days, “Be still, and know that I am God”.  (Psalm 46:10)

So if you see me sitting and doing not much of anything, I am resting in Him.  Letting His love heal my heart and praying that this peace and faith and love will carry me through to tomorrow.  One day at a time, sometimes one minute at a time.