Shattered Lives-Moving forward from pain

I've been fairly fortunate. I haven't suffered too much loss in my life as yet. At least not the kind that shatters you. I realize that life sometimes can shatter you and make you wonder why you even exist. I do struggle with the pain I see around me. I feel helpless to do anything about it.

I understand that I can't know what a person is feeling unless I experience it myself. Just like no one can really understand the deep valley I've gone through these past three years. They can't know the moments when I felt that it would have been better if I hadn't been born. God knows. He calls me his cherished one. He does have a plan for my life.

I've seen my life shattered beyond all hope of reconciliation. I kept hope alive that somehow someway the light would come and shine on my state of despair. I admit that the future doesn't look that bright for me. My dreams do seem to be fading, yet I can't give in. I can't give up.

I need to move forward in God's love. I need to reach out, even if it hurts. I need to see things in a new and positive light. It is hard. The world wants to drag you into the pit with them. They hate that you can see that light and that you are moving forward.

Lord, help me to be the person you want me to be. Strengthen me for your good work. Mend the broken pieces and help me find a good purpose. Help me to reach out to others to tell them about your saving grace and your love for them. Help me to speak out and not be shy when I see something that is wrong in the world. Help me to take action when I can.

I know that only you, Lord Jesus, can heal the broken and restore life again to this nation and its people. We are broken. We have all turned away seeking temporary pleasures. Lord, help us mend the broken fences and come together in your name.