God, Grace & The Grit In Between

Ever had that feeling; your chest is tight, there'a a lump in your throat, and you're eyes are stinging to fight back the tears? I have. Many, many, many times. So, what do you do about it? Do you find comfort after you've finished your fourth glass of wine? Or after you've eaten an entire tub of ice-cream? Oh, how about after you've slept with a random person? Maybe you feel comforted after texting your best friends, or after breaking the bank at your favorite department store? These are all temporary and earthly comforts.  There are so many ways in which we use earthly satisfactions as distractions. To distract ourselves from being vulnerable and allow ourselves to feel the pain in order to move forward; thus hindering the healing process. There are going to be many moments in our lives where we need to be comforted. Needing comfort isn't a bad thing, but it's important how you seek comfort. "The Lord is close to the broken-hearted; he rescues