In the midst of life’s busyness, let’s not forget to pray. To have time with the lord. Sometimes I feel far from Him and that’s when He nudges me quietly. Then I return to him in quiet rest.
Thank you Lord for not giving up on me.
Peace
Tag: encouragement
The Thing About Depression And Suicide…
When all seems hopeless
My friend and her hubby deal with fatalities everyday. She shared an incident of a woman whose car was severely damaged when it crashed into a Guard rail. The woman reported that she was trying to commit Suicide. She survived.
On the other hand my friend’s hubby who is in law enforcement shared reports about a man who after investigation, authorities discovered it was attempted Suicide. He succumbed to his injuries and died.
A Pastor in his message recently shared statistics of the number of police officers who have committed suicide since 2019, in New York. An unbelievable rate of 24% as at mid-year.
Those Who Smile
I share this to ask prayers for those who SMILE or laugh out loud with us outwardly but deep down inside are hurting or depressed due to finances, job loss, relationships, or for one reason or another. Comedian Robin Williams is an example. Anthony Bourdain, celebrity author and travel documentarian is another. Not to mention the silent ones who go crazy with mass shootings of the innocent. All suicides. Sad indeed.
The Signs
WebMD shared these Behavioral warning signs. Read their complete article for further details.
- Excessive sadness or moodiness
- Hopelessness
- Sleep problems
- Sudden calmness
- Withdrawal
- Change in personality or appearance
- Dangerous or self harmful behavior
- Recent trauma
- Making preparations
- Threatening suicide
If you are among the depressed, please seek help. Using wisdom, if you recognize the signs in a Friend, relative, or co-worker, don’t wait. Do something. Get the person the professional help they need. Usually they can’t think clearly.
When all seems helpless, Pray
And while you’re doing all of the above Pray. Pray, and pray even more. Prayer changes things. There’s no doubt about that.
Let’s together do what we can in our small corner. But above all, Keep the Faith.
For God has not given us a spirit of Fear but of Power, Love and a sound mind.
How Can You Hear If You’re Not Listening?
We are not reading the word. So how are we going to hear what He’s saying to us? How are we going to get His guidance? His direction? How are we going to follow his leading?
We pray. We plead. We’re sad. Our dreams, goals and aspirations seem stalled. We complain. We ask questions.
Why?
Why isn’t our prayers being answered?
Why the delay?
Why do we need to wait?
Why? Why? Why?
The Answer
Why worry when we can pray? Seek His word. Read it. Chew on it. You will glean His direction…in time. Don’t give up. Stay the course. He’s got you.
Blessings overflow.
God Has A 360 Degree View Of Your Life…
The Lord has a 360 degree view of your life. He can see the past. He can see the present and he can see the future.
So when he gives you the quiet nudge to go… obey. Follow him. Hard as it may be, you won’t regret it.
My Safe Place Is With You…
MY SAFE PLACE IS WITH YOU
My safe place is with you
My safe place is with you Lord
When I’m with you I know all will be well
But though my human heart cries out in pain
Showering the agony & pangs of defeat
I’ll cry out to you because you’re the God that brings comfort
You bring peace
You bring solace
My safe place is with you Lord
My safe place is with you
My Safe Place…
My safe place is with you Lord
My safe place is with you
When I’m with you I know all will be well
But though my human heart cries out in pain
Showering the agony and pangs of defeat
I’ll cry out to you because you are the God that brings comfort
You bring peace
You bring solace
My safe place is with you lord
My safe place is with you
I See Walls…
I see walls
I see walls on every side of me.
Dark walls.
Brick walls.
Walls that seem to be made out of steel and the toughest stone.
I can’t see my way through.
I’m overwhelmed
But then I am comforted in the knowledge that you can see for me.
As I hold onto you,
You embrace me Lord and hold me firm,
You comfort with the words,
All will be well
Everything is going to be alright.
But Still my heart longs for those days when I don’t have to worry.
Lord, you are in control and I long for quiet peace.
A peace that passes all understanding.
Unto you I lift up my praise.
My heart yearns for you in a dry and thirsty land.
For with Christ in the vessel I know I can smile at the storm
This Too Shall Pass….
This too shall pass. Hold on. Nothing remains.
Miraculous Miracle…
A miracle is defined as “something so difficult only God can do it.” Therefore, as many examples recorded; Abraham had Isaac at 100 years old; the Lord delivered his people from exile; a virgin gave birth to a savior.
Do Not Worry
So, do not worry. The Lord is working things out for you according to His will. Simply trust, have faith, and continue to believe. It will come through soon because nothing is too hard for the Lord.
The Lord said to Abraham “is anything too hard for The Lord?” (Genesis 18:14.)
U-Turns
U-turns. Dont you just hate them?
It may be an accident. It may be road work. It may be that we must stop at a gas station, pharmacy or grocery store on the other side of the road.
Mistakes
U-turns—don’t you just hate them? U-turns here point to our mistakes. The errors we make in life.
It is an inconvenience, but it is necessary especially when we have lost our way and when we need to get back on the other side. To get back on the right track in life when we falter both physically and spiritually. The Lord will be there to guide and direct us.
So even when you’re afraid, still make that U-turn. With God’s help, you will get right back on track.
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. (Hebrews 10:36)
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