Processing heartache and change have left me emotionally drained. Our son’s long hospitalization and subsequent new living situation challenged me right along with him. Though I’ve held it together, hearing “Hard Fought Hallelujah” on the radio caused me to cry my eyes out.
The song describes times when you feel compelled to praise God through your tears. Ray’s health problems brought challenges, yet there have been many answers to prayer. I can’t help but be profoundly thankful.
Gratitude doesn’t take away the pain, the sting, the tears. It softens them. Psalm 23 reminds me that the Lord is my shepherd. Present tense. He is leading, and He is never going to steer me wrong if I’m following. Dear Lord, I believe that You are right beside me, comforting me, though Your rod and staff are firmly protective right now. Your promise of life in Your house forever keeps me from quitting. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Take a few minutes and enjoy listening to Brandon Lake’s “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” especially if you’re facing a testing time.
A Goldilocks Life 
Hi Lynn, We always have something to hang on to knowing our loving God is there, even though we don’t understand it sometimes. Our son, David’s birthday was Jan. 29. He’s been gone for 30 years, but we still remember him on his birthday with love and joy in our hearts for the 21 years we had him with us. So glad Ray is readjusting to his life. Praying God will comfort you and Ray and go on spreading the Gospel! Bea
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You and Bill have precious memories of David, I know. And you were the perfect mom and dad for your sons. God chooses us and places us in families. For long or short or small or large, His will be done.
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