Tough Times

I was just thinking about things. Things that are going on in our family. All I can think of is don't under estimate the power of prayer. I really don't know where anybody is at...spiritually that is. I will share this though...the power of your prayers can transform your life. Literally change your life, heal you, fill your heart with love, and produce hope. I encourage you and those that may have a hurting heart to take a few moments with your family or by yourself(some of you may have to actually go lock yourself in a closet for this) and pray, let Jesus know what's going on with you. What's hurting you, what is causing your unhappiness, your anger, your heartache, your rage, your unfeeling, your confusion, your problems, your worries. Now take all that and give it over to Him. Isiah 9:6...His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace

There is much to be said about forgiveness too. Forgiveness may be hard as a tackle. It can be literally suffocating and a struggle. Time and Forgiveness can release an abundance of emotions as well as relief. One of the hardest things to do in this world is to forgive. It's doubly hard to forgive someone that has hurt you or someone you love. I remember Kathy telling me about this man from St. John's who gave his testimony. Part of his testimony was how he went to go see(in prison) the man that killed his daughter. He told of how he forgave that man for taking his daughter's life. Somewhere I heard it put this way-God forgives us for all our sins almost within a blink of an eye. If God is able to do that then we need to be able to forgive someone for sinning against us. You know in the "Our Father.."- ...'forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Tress passes/Sins cover a wide range of issues too-from violence, to mouthing off, to cheating, to lying, anger, hatred, etc...I hope this helps in some way to someone. Sometimes life can be a real PAIN but there is ALWAYS HOPE of a better tomorrow. I'm not sure if that's from the Bible or Gone with the Wind! Something like that...

God give us your mercy and grace