It can be a Holy experience

Or a repelling one.

It can draw us to Him

Or spin us out of control.

It can break all pretenses

Or be used to build a wall.

It can expose His light through the cracks

Or cement us inside ourselves.

It can drive us to beg His Presence

Or keep it to ourselves.

It can break open the alabaster jar

Or cause us to bury it deep instead.

It can awaken hope

Or cause despair.

God uses pain to draw us to Him.

How will you respond?

Mark B Weaver