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I thought this was a very haunting photo.  For those of you who don’t know who this is, his name is Kurt Cobain and he was the lead singer for the band Nirvana and then committed suicide in 1994.  Nirvana is arguably the most influential band of the 90’s and were one of the pioneers in the grunge musical movement.  Their music has a heavy emphasis on the reality and pain that comes with every day life.  Most of the music of Nirvana does not show a lot of hope for the future let alone the possibility for salvation.  It was obvious listening to Kurt that there was deep rooted pain and depression which in turn resonated with a lot of people.

I love this picture because it reminds me that no one is too far gone for the love of God.  Kurt was obviously a troubled person, but he was also loved by his creator.  We can find ourselves tied down with self pity, depression and loneliness, much like Kurt, but we can also know that we have a loving God who sees us as a perfect creation that is important and valuable.  The photo is a perfect juxtaposition of the hurt and anguish that can come with life next to a commonly dismissed message of hope.  When we find ourselves in dark times and doubting our purpose, may we never forget that God is right there with us affirming and encouraging our every step.