You Answered Me

Recently, I had a caustic argument with a family member. This was so acerbic that I went into a serious state of depression. After speaking with another member of my family, I prayed for some guidance; the only thing I received was a simple apology and a request to forgive. Of course, I forgive. I prayed for word from each family member to no avail. I heard nothing from either for weeks.

Weeks seemed like years, and my only thought was that I would die without seeing or speaking with them again. I did not allow myself to go into deeper depression and prayed that God would lead me to comfort and retrieval. Meditation reminded me that Love overcomes all. I prayed for a sign. But I know that God’s time is not ours.

Whatever the future holds, God knows.

I stopped stressing and worrying because I remembered that I am in the hands of God, and all will be well. I remember that Love can never separate family over minor tiffs, no matter how acetic they seemed at the time. I know in my heart that love is family. Soon, both family members called; I felt such an inflow of Love, that for the first time in weeks, I was lifted above my mortal failings.

I delved into a minor reading of selected Psalms and came upon this passage from Psalm 138: “You answered me when I called to you; with your strength you strengthened me (3).” I am strong because I am Love; you are strong because you are Love; we are strong together, for we are Love.