"Jealous Father"

The other day as I sat upstairs in my house, I was listening.  The neighborhood outside was alive with energy.  That is when I heard something that disturbed me.  A young girl from down the street targeted my daughter and ambushed her vocally.  I about came out of my skin.  I wanted to run downstairs and defend my daughter.  I wanted to put her behind my back and fight her battle.  However, because the aggressor was so young, I thought better of it.  Sometimes in life we get attacked. And, no matter the form that it comes in it always hurts.   Words scar.  Abuse can leave haunting affects.  Abandonment can damage,  and insecurities can be paralyzing.  In the midst of every painful situation, it is the loneliness that amplifies the emotion.  It is the feeling that no one cares that makes magnifies the anguish.  For that reason alone, it is important for you to know that God hurts when you hurt.  He wants to rush to your aide, fight your battles, and take away the pain.  
However, many people never let Him.  They struggle on their own to overcome, continually ignoring the one that can truly bring help and healing.  The next time you feel the painful twinge that reminds you that sometimes life hurts, ask God to help.  You will be amazed at how quickly he comes to your side.