Patient in Trials; Me? Through self observation I have discovered that my patience can be short and I may snap at the ones that I love the most during a time of grief. I have had to ask for forgiveness and repent from my attitude. “Be kindly affectionate...
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Experiencing a loss provides you a new outlook on life, a blessing. You realize that every day is a gift, and little things mean a lot. You may become more compassionate, empathetic, sensitive, or appreciative towards another’s loss. You are looking through “the eyes of your understanding being enlightened;...
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Where is God in Our Trouble? The early church was persecuted for their faith in Jesus. Herod wanted to kill Peter and had him arrested. As the church was praying for Peter, this is what happened: “Now behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a...
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Where Can We Hide? Before I went to bed last night the forecast was severe storms. I had an unusual dream. I dreamed the Lord told me to put anything I did not want broken into my washing machine; where it would be safe. I could hear the loud...
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It is in human nature to want to know what lies ahead. When a loss occurs (death, divorce, health, job, youth, etc.) uncertainty of what lies ahead can cause a variety of emotions to rise (anxiety, stress, uneasiness, hopeless, loneliness, fear…). As you are “working” through your loss, remember...
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Do We Learn from Our Mistakes? I want only the word of God to speak in this devotional. Psalm 119:67-68 NKJV “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word. You are good, and do good; teach me Your statutes.” Psalm 119:71-72 “It...
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I look back on the events after my loss, and I see the Lord’s hand everywhere. A couple of days after my husband died I went to the funeral home; lots of decisions were upon me. I chose to have cards made up with a picture of my husband...
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Who is to Blame? When we experience a loss, whether it is the death of a loved one, or a job, health or finances, our human nature tends to point fingers at God. We ask, “Why did You do this to me?” If we trust God’s word to...
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