I’ve spent very little time in my life exploring caves.
But right now life feels kind of cave-y. I’ve heard of our spiritual lives described as mountains and valleys….but I’d like to add cave to the imagery. The cave is in the mountain, I don’t feel far from God, I’m not questioning God. The cave is solid, I know I’m held by its truth. It’s not going to fall in, the ground and walls are built on the strongholds of the Word. I know that. But it’s dark and I can not see.
Several circumstances very much outside our control are heavy and stacking up one right after the other and it is just hard and dark. I have to feel the walls to move, I have to process things in a way I’ve never done.
Praise Jesus there are walls, and they are solid. That truth in and of it self gives peace. When my mind starts wondering how long will I be in this cave? When will I start to see the light at the end? Why does it feel like I’m going in circles? What am I doing?!? I just tell myself….feel the wall. Literally get a grip. It’ll hold you.
So to any fellow cave explorers….let’s keep on moving. One day we’ll look back on the cave and see more of its purpose how we came out different than when we went in. Reminding you and myself on the tougher days we can’t just stop and wallow in the cave. Let’s feel the wall and keep on walking.
“Cast your burden on the Lord and He will sustain you.” Psalm 55:22a
I can sooooo relate to these feelings off and on in my life. Glad I’m not the only one. :):):) Love you.
Not the only one at all, and not alone during it either! LOVE you!
This is so beautifully written. I think we’ve all experienced dark and scary caves. I hope you’ve reached the other side, but if not, that you are able to appreciate some small moments that make this journey worthwhile until you do.
Genevieve so good to hear from you! And thank you for your kind words, hope you are doing well!