For many of us, thinking back on this year brings thoughts of sorrow and loss; and joy can seem to be a fleeting thing. Even if we have been graciously spared from pain in our own lives, we may still be brokenhearted over the division and hurt that seem fill the space in which we live. Current events only seem to highlight the broken nature of our world.
While the circumstances may change, sorrow and loss are common to the human condition. We all go through it. Or we have. Or we will. But it serves a strong purpose in our lives - it shines a light on our need for a savior to redeem and rescue us from our brokenness.
Today we get to talk about some experiences that have brought sorrow into our lives and the ways in which God has redeemed and restored those hurts. Life can be hard - but God is so good.