Sonnet-ing Through the “Heavy”

My heart is heavy this week, friends.

I give you fair warning: this post contains much talk of scripture and prayer. If such things are not your scene, I encourage you to read on anyway: there’s a sonnet waiting at the end. Besides, I don’t know anyone who hasn’t wrestled with “heavy” at some point, so this post truly is for everyone. I hope it encourages you.

Our journey through Lent thus far has taken us from the poignant hope of Ash Wednesday to the grace-full invitation of fastin...