I know your pain and the sorrow that pours out from your breaking heart. I know that your emptiness is overwhelm and your loneliness is consuming. I know that you feel as though there is nothing left within you. Empty is as close as you'll ever come to describing the state of your soul. Know that I remember every tear. I see the defenses you've built to protect your heart from pain, which are now crumbling as you struggle to keep your mind from spinning into hopelessness. I know that you feel consumed with darkness, and the fear of all the unknowns immobilize you. I want you to know that I AM here. I will protect and faithfully guard your heart and mind. I want you to find courage in My promises of protec-tion, shelter, peace and redemption. Seek Me with all of your heart, mind and soul. I will give you peace. My peace will guard your breaking heart and troubled mind. I AM always watching over you, protecting you, guiding you, and pouring down my love, grace and mercy upon you... each and every moment of your life. Give me your heart, and I guard you with Mine. The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. PHILIPPIANS 4:7 (NIV)