❤️🔥 I took this picture of this pink rose floating in a glass vase of water more than 8 years ago while at a huge wedding and “renewal of vows” of hundreds of couples at my former church in Miami, FL
As I reflect on this today, some couples have continued, others have not. My heart grieves for those affected by divorce, never dreaming that years later, circumstances would change, storms would arise that would rock their boats, capsizing the occupants, shattering into a million pieces promises made on that day.
I can relate to the trauma of divorce, a death of a relationship. You are left with tattered rags, with the enemy of your soul taunting you, haunting you, tormenting you. Battered by lies from the foe relentlessly saying you are nothing, not good enough
Through many trials, I pray especially for those who have experienced brokenness. I pray that their faith will remain, that they will not grow weary. In Your Presence Lord, they are made whole. Lord Jesus, Your Holy Spirit is descending and soothingly comforting each of them. Reassure them, embrace them in Your Arms and let them know that it is okay to have these feelings, to go ahead and cry, to let those tears out, let all of the toxins out that have tried to consume them.
I present this pink rose to each of you once again. May it be a symbol of thanksgiving that you have weathered the storms, and you did not drown in the boisterous waves. May this pink rose fill you once again with hope, reminding you of your resilient spirit. You are stronger than your struggles.
I want you to know that there is a healing journey available to all beneath the Beautiful…. Refreshing…. Cascading…. Waterfalls of God’s Mercies!