Washed in Grief, Held in Grace

Dedicated to those grieving and lost from the Texas flooding

By Tiffany Ward

“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” —Psalm 34:18

Oh dark night of my soul, filled with fear of the unknown

Could you let the light shine in, to make the path known?

Oh Lord, you have shown your power and might

Be still my soul, in His light, He makes all things right

When I feel buried under the weight of grief

My soul has no words to speak

It aches, it mourns, it despises the storm

Yet, even then, His love is sure

You are there, present to our pain

Taking the weight of all our shame

God, You lean close, You whisper your hope

We are not alone

This loss is too much

The devastation from the rainy rush

Rivers so deep

Waters came in while people were asleep

So many are lost here and now

Show us how your love abounds

Eternity holds healing our earthly souls don’t yet fully know

It’s partly why so many humans feel anxious and low

There’s heavenly peace like a gentle river far above

Flowing from the heart of Jesus, filled with love

Freeing us of pain, tears, and fears

Lifting hearts far and near

Our pain is loud

Shutting You out

We understand things are broken and wrong

Give us a new song to make us strong

Light our path in this dark hour

Give us hope with each passing hour

Let us lean into you

Trusting and believing you can see us through

All feels lost here and now

In our desperation, guide us with your vow

Your love is endless

Your love is fearless

Nothing we face is too much for your love

The Holy Spirit still descends like the dove

You are the God who provides

Nothing else can divide

Come rest on us

Let an awareness of your mercy

Wash us clean of this calamity

As the grief wrecks the soul

Would the love you have heal us tenfold

Our neediness is constant

Your provision helps the despondent

You, Oh Lord, are near to the brokenhearted 💔

You collect our tears

You know our fears

Our prayer has power even when we’ve lost our laugh

The Holy Spirit will intercede on our behalf

Making us wholeheartedly new

Let us be desperately dependent on You

In our darkest hour, Creator God, we worship You

—Be Treasured