Hold On Hold Tight

Have you ever felt this way?
Like you’re drowning, but there’s no water.
Like you’re continuously paddling, but can’t reach the surface.
Like you’re striving, but see no results.
Hold on. Hold tight.

Do you know what it is like to do so much, yet accomplish so little?
To run in circles when you need to go straight ahead.
To whittle away at a mountain with all your might, only to find yourself sore and still standing at its foot?
Hold on. Hold tight.

When you’re beaten and broken.
When you’re hanging on by a prayer.
When you’re suspended, unable to move for reasons way beyond your control.
Hold on. Hold tight.

When you look but can’t see.
When you search but can’t find.
When you cry out but hear no response.
Hold on. Hold tight.

When the news is swift, and brutal and unnerving.
When the pressure squeezes every drop of air from your being.
When the crashing and thrashing of tumultuous times leave you numb.
Hold on. Hold tight.

Hold on to the promise of tomorrow.
Hold on to the strength deep within.
Hold on to the hope that better days lie ahead.
Hold on to the belief that all things work together for our good.
Hold on in faith.
Hold on in hope.
Hold on in love.

Grasp tightly with both hands and refuse to let go.

Hold on. Hold tight.

Hold on.

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I had debated whether I should share this piece. And then yesterday, while speaking to someone I love who is in the throws of difficulty, I asked how she was doing. “Holding tight” was her response. In that moment, I knew that I wanted to share these words. They may not be for everyone. But they are for someone. Perhaps many someones. If these words are for you, hold on and hold tight, for joy comes in the morning.

We may not have all the answers for those around us who hurt and who are navigating difficult times. But we are not called to provide all the answers. We are called to love. And so, if you see a loved one in crisis, don’t be afraid to hold out your hand. It may be just what they need to hold on to. Allow them to hold on as tightly as they need to.

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