Life can bring a person much despair. One of my first real losses of all hope was when my 14-year-old daughter lost her battle with cancer at the age of 14 years old. In the midst of this sorrow, a powerful peace would enter my heart. Each day this comfort would last longer. God never left me, although, at the beginning of that time, my sorrow blocked my feelings of His comfort most of the time. God never abandons His children. Each day His presence became more real. The more I allowed Jesus to comfort me, the more the emptiness grew smaller.
In Psalms 34:18 it says, “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (NAS) Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (NAS)
These living words of God, He breathed into my soul. His Spirit-filled this empty spot that was left and will be filled again when I see my daughter in heaven. But that spot will be overcome with the presence and glory of God. I will be overcome by His perfect love.