Jesus Will Meet You There

There is much of sadness and unfairness in this life.  I wonder what to say to people as they struggle.  I know that people have said some pretty stupid things to Jason and I over the years.  But is it better to be silent and not offend or to open your mouth and try to offer solace?  I could argue both sides.  There is no sting more deep than when you are suffering and someone says something inappropriate.  Probably for that reason, this past year I have turned to my Father in Heaven.  He always knows the right thing to say to me – always.  Steven Curtis Chapman has a wonderful song out right now.  I love the words.

When you think you've hit the bottom
and the bottom gives way
and you fall into a darkness
no words can explain
and you don't know how you’ll make it out alive
Jesus will meet you there.

When the doctor says, "I'm sorry,
we don't know what else to do."
and you're looking at your family
wondering how they'll make it through...
Whatever road this life takes you down,
Jesus will meet you there.

He knows the way to wherever you are
He knows the way to the depths of your heart
He knows the way cuz he's already been
where you're going
Jesus will meet you there.

When the jury says, "Guilty,"
and the prison doors close
When the one you love says nothing,
just packs up and goes
When the sunlight comes and your world's still dark,
Jesus will meet you there.

When you've failed again and all your
second chances have been used
And the heavy weight of guilt and shame
is crushing down on you...
And all you have is one last cry for help
Jesus will meet you there.

He knows the way to wherever you are
He knows the way to the depths of your heart
He knows the way cuz he's already been
where you're going
When you realize the dreams you've had
for your child won't come true
when the phone rings in the middle
of the night with tragic news...
Whatever valley you must walk through,
Jesus will meet you there.

He will meet you there.
Jesus will meet you there.