June 10, 2011

My Journey to God

For Those Hurting and Lonely

Jagged wounds, raw and aching,
Heart in dire pain from breaking,
Yearning for solace and relief
From the all-consuming grip of grief.
Seek not to be saved by someone else,
Nor seek to save someone yourself.
These distractions will not truly heal
The empty, lonely pain you feel.
When your heart is an empty cup,
God alone can fill it up.
Only his grace and mercy divine
Will help to heal your wounds in time.
Sister, brother, mourning a loss,
Lay yourself at the foot of the Cross.
God will take you from the tomb within,
And He will help you rise again.

By Natalie Hoefer

(Natalie Hoefer is a member of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis.)

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