The Offering

sorrow propels my soul
along paths illumined by

a darkness that blinds my

world leaving me grasping

for the way forward without

any clarity of meaning or purpose

from circumstances that can 

only cry out for a Hand to grasp 

in Surrender's Trust to lead me

in this valley of shadows as I

make my way to eternity's shore
by sight unseen burdened under 

the weight of a fitted cross
'till grieving is relieved by a

Graced acceptance renewed

day by day strengthened by

Another's Offering much more

torturous than mine which

intentionally bore my pain 

and carried my sorrow yet 

allowing me to  join in His 

Brokenness Gifting for Love's 

sake whose bitter pain from 

long ago is made present by 

Grace and in that decision 

purpose can abound for intentions 

lifted by wings of tears and Mercy's 

embrace bearing a willingness to 

fulfill what is missing in the Body

I can share and extend Grace's 

measure to my heart's devotions

while deepening a bond of noble 

caresses of a Heart pierced and
Body bruised for all
including
you...

Reflection/Discussion:

-What is your experience of suffering?
-How can good come from our suffering?
-What does is mean to unite our sufferings with Jesus'?
-How can Jesus' suffering bring meaning to ours?
-What does Jesus' suffering for you mean to you?