It is OK to mourn, to be sad over the things that happen in this life. Life is full of hard things. They hurt. Even Jesus experienced this reality.

We should not be surprised to find periods of darkness in our lives. Jesus felt pain over the passing of John. They were kindred spirits, partners in a sense. They were close. Jesus felt the pain of loss, emptiness, sorrow.

And what did He do? What should we do?

Get alone with God the Father. There is no love like the love of a caring Father, no greater comfort. Jesus turned to this loving comfort in His time of grief. Alone, secluded, with God.

Crowds of friends and family are a blessing, but they cannot touch the soul like hearing from heaven. Words of a friend are sweet cool water, but pale in comparison to words from our Creator.

Time alone with God. That is where Jesus turned. And He is our example. When life hurts, run to Him. Pour your heart out, let Him fill the air we breathe with peace. Let Him comfort our heart.

There is something special about the quiet of solitude. There is where our souls are fed. Distractions of this world hinder the full surrender of our hearts. Quiet solitude is the key.

Are you hurting? Has life dealt you a crippling blow? Get alone in a quiet place and give God the opportunity to touch your heart. Trust Him. Turn to Him.

He alone is the answer.