Published

Several weeks ago, I was asked to submit 4 articles to the Lowell weekly newspaper, beginning the first week of March. My first article was due this Friday, and in typical fashion, I was waiting until the last minute to put down my thoughts on paper. So, come Wednesday, readers in Lowell will be exposed to my rawest emotions, as I struggled to keep my commitment in the midst of grief.


Lowell Reflections article - appearing March 5, 2008

Where do you go in times of need? Where do you turn for safety?

“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” (Psalm 32:7) This verse has been in my mind all week, as I shared it with my ministry team last Monday evening. As God’s people, the church is called to be a safe haven for those in trouble. We are called to show people the One who can deliver them. Because ultimately, He is the only one able to protect, comfort, deliver, and save.

I found that out in a very real way last Wednesday. Nine weeks into a long-awaited and much welcomed pregnancy, I lost my child. I belong to a great church, have a wonderful family, and am surrounded by amazing friends. I have leaned on all of them this week, thankful for their love and support. But they are people just like me, and realistically cannot always be around. In those times, when I can only crawl in bed and hide, God is still there. He is the one whispering words of comfort when I am by myself. He is the one holding me day and night. He is the one giving me words to sing when I cannot find my voice.

Do you have that? When the worst life has to offer comes at you, do you turn to God? Did you know that you can? As David declared in Psalm 34:4, “I sought the Lord, and He answered me.”