“My Soul Thirsts For You” by the House of Maria

I cherish dearly the knowledge I have of the Atonement and what it means to me.

When I was 18 my mom died of cancer. After a few months I felt very alone as life had moved on and it was assumed I had as well. The hurt I felt from missing her so much made me question my ability to carry on with all the pain I felt. I craved her physical presence, to hear her voice, her laugh, to hug her, to feel her unconditional love and support. These were only some of what left me feeling so empty.

One night I finally just drove to where she was buried and although her headstone was still not placed I knelt to pray. I had a very candid conversation with God about the unfairness I felt about my situation and how I was traveling solo. I didn’t understand why He took a healthy woman that loved life, living, her family, God and others away from me and this Earth. I felt abandoned by God because this was not because of her choices or how she lived but a consequence we all were enduring because of Gods law. My heart was wounded and I was weak in body and Spirit.

As I wept aloud I felt a warm sensation come over me that enveloped me in a hug filled with the unconditional love of Christ. I felt immediately light, healed, carried and understood.

In that moment it was made clear that the Atonement was not just about repairing sin but because Christ knew me, EVERYTHING about me. And because of this I was never alone.

This Easter I also celebrate that Christ did something difficult because He promised us and God. I am saved of my physical death because He is risen. And I get to see my mom and other loved ones again in addition to being made perfect through Him.

This testimony has sustained me through the challenges of my life including my most recent ones. Christ has carried me. My mom has been with me. And God has blessed me. And this is not just for me but everyone!

Happy Easter!

I pray everyone can feel Christ’s love today that is unique and specific to each of us.

Artwork: “My Soul Thirsts for You” by Maria from the House of Maria. Psalm 143:3-8, 11

“For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead. Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate. I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands. I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah. Hear me speedily, O Lord: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit. Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. Quicken me, O Lord, for thy name’s sake: for thy righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.”

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