My step dad is in the hospital, he went in for an outpatient procedure on Tuesday and in the process, the procedure caused a 2 1/2 inch tear in his esohpagus. He is by far one of the strongest men I have ever known, it hurts to see him in pain. Sometimes I feel like my family cant catch a break. But in reality, dont we all feel like that? "If it's not one thing, it's another" is a statement I have heard so many say. But why is it that these "one things" or "another" things bring so much heart break to those we love and to those we dont know? Those who share my same faith can share that growing up and even now, that we were taught that the Lord will never give us anything that we cant handle. I do indeed believe this to be true. In those moments, I find that I am growing the very most. My most spiritual moments are when I am in a room by myself pouring my heart out in prayer. Its the tender mercies of the Lord that get us each through those dark and scary moments, I live for those tender mercies.
There are so many of you (myself included) who have been through so much this year, I think that each of us know that our challenges are not over and at times will be even more difficult than we could have ever imagined. Satan will bring you down if you let him! I hope you find, that in your darkest hour - a tender mercy will lift you and that you will let Him help you find the extra strength to go on.
In this season of Christmas and remembering its true meaning, let us remember this qoute:
“Disciples of Christ throughout all ages of the world have been distinguished by their compassion. … In the end, the number of prayers we say may contribute to our happiness, but the number of prayers we answer may be of even greater importance. Let us open our eyes and see the heavy hearts, notice the loneliness and despair; let us feel the silent prayers of others around us, and let us be an instrument in the hands of the Lord to answer those prayers”.
I hope that each of us wont get caught up in the hustle and bustle of Christmas, and to really take the time to remember what it is really all about - I hope I can be an insturment and help to answer someone else's prayer.
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That goes along perfectly with the Visiting Teaching message this month! I too am amazed at the tender mercies of the Lord. This really is the perfect time of year to reflect on the good and blessings.
what a sweet post! I too am grateful for the Lord's tender mercies, He never leaves us alone during our trial, even our hardest times He is with us! What an amazing selfless being! Our prayers are with your step dad! Hope to see you tonight?
Thanks Rachelle for sharing that. Im sure you and your sweet family are growing from the hard times you are going through, not only spiritually but closer as a family as well. Times like this make those family bonds even stronger. Thanks for sharing this post, I felt the spirit so strong when reading this! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Always keep your head up and dont ever forget that you are growing stonger during these hard times.
Thanks for sharing Rachelle. Hope Mark's doing alright.
You are a great example. Things will straighten out!
Hey baby doll! Loved your post. I am so grateful to have such a strong daugther and friend. Thank you for all your help and love this past week while Dad's been in the hospital. You are a Godsend (aka tender mercy!). I love you forever I like you for always forever and ever my baby you'll be 143/24/7 365
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