GRAB HIS HAND

Have you thanked Him?

Have you praised Him?

Have you made it your priority to agree and cooperate with Him today?

Have you taken that deep breath and listened for what He has for you today?

1 Timothy 2:1 (The Message)

The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know.

You have faced the mountains of desperation

You have climbed, you have fought, you have won

But this valley that lies coldly before you

Casts a shadow you cannot overcome

And just when you thought you had it all together

You knew every verse to get you through

But this time the sorrow broke more than just your heart

And reciting all those verses just won't do

Instead of asking why did it happen

Think of where it can lead you from here

And as your pain is slowly easing, you can find a greater reason

To live your life triumphant through the tears

When answers aren't enough, there is JESUS

He is more than just an answer to your prayer

And your heart will find a safe and peaceful refuge

When answers aren't enough, He is there – Scott Wesley Brown

Ever been there?

I have some really good friends that are ‘there’ right now.

You know what I mean right?

Been doing “what you are supposed to be” doing for some time now and the doctor offers a bad report anyway?

Been doing you best to make amends and finding no forgiveness.

Been faithful in “walking the talk” and you’re the one being scrutinized and “corrected”.

Instead of sifting through the noise or thumbing through advice, why not just seek JESUS.

He is there.

That same yesterday, today and forever Jesus is there. 

That same never leaving, never forsaking Jesus is there.

He is.

And before we get too far down this road, I will admit. I am most guilty of lifting eyes toward heaven with either anger or despair or seeking sages for the answers to my pain and questions. 

So, this is for me too.

But when we encounter the seemingly "answerless" we SHOULD settle down and just seek. It can change everything.

A man (woman) is never the same after he/she simultaneously sees his/her utter despair and Christ’s unbending grace. To see the despair without the grace is suicidal. To see the grace without the despair is upper room futility but to see them both is conversion. Come meet the God of encouragement. He loves you. He never gives up on you, especially when life is hard, because he has been there. The hand that reaches out to comfort you is a pierced one. – Max Lucado

That is so true.

So, if you are dealing with the “answerless” today, grab the pierced hand of Jesus.

In it you will find GOD’s mercy.

As you hold it you will find GOD’s comfort.

As you squeeze it you will find GOD’s grace.

And interlocked with it you will find that “answer”.

I put myself in your HANDS! You’re well-known as good and forgiving, bighearted to all who ask for help. Pay attention, God, to my prayer; bend down and listen to my cry for help. Every time I’m in trouble I call on you, confident that you’ll answer. Psalm 86:5-7 (MSG)

Love you all

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