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Tag: Hurt

  • “Hurt and Angry?”

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    Praise the Lord Beloved. Let us all say, “Thank You Lord for another Wednesday to be in Your presence”.

    You know Beloved, many of us have cried out to God and felt like He wasn’t listening, or He doesn’t care. Many of us have gotten angry at God. And I’ll be the first to say those are scary thoughts. Beloved God created everything. He sent Mount Everest protruding up from the Earth and ransacked channels in the depths of the Pacific. He made the billions of stars, and that gives us just a miniscule picture of His marvelous glory. Yet we dare to be mad at Him? It’s crazy that many of us at some time or another in our life have felt upset towards God. In our verse, this morning Jesus will reference from the Cross one of many cries by David. He was a man after God’s own heart, yet he makes a habit throughout the Psalms of asking God where He is. I believe this is God’s way of telling us that these feeling are only human.

    Beloved, we may get angry, but we need to remember He’s still God. We must always be respectful and must never sin in our anger. That’s what David does here at the end, he still glorifies God.

    Beloved, put off your anger and remember the God who created the Heavens and the Earth is the same God who loves you and wants the best for you. Amen? Aaamen. 😀

    Beloved, life is very short. It comes and goes like an unannounced gust of wind. None of us know the hour or day when that gust of wind will be permitted to enter our room and blow out our earthly light. So today, reach out and touch someone and tell them you love them – BECAUSE TELLING THEM LATER JUST MIGHT BE – TOO LATE.

    I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have a blessed Wednesday Everyone. 😀

  • “A Pledge to Remove Hurt”

    Bishop Houston Mid Week A Pledge to Remove Hurt
    Praise The Lord Beloved 😀 Welcome to my Mid-Week Word.

    *Today’s Focal Verses: John 4:7-27
     
    You know as I set back and just take a look around. I see and hear people hurting. The pain and agony don’t have to be there but because of immoral choices, self-centeredness, jealousy the torrential downpour of hurt exist here on earth. Sure, we all can (and do) cover up “mask” much of our hurt – that’s what our earthly existence has taught us. It’s just another one of our carnal survival techniques. But as a Believer, when the hurt comes, we search for the love of God. We know that the love of God brings an assurance that will comfort, protect and direct us. We all need God’s assured love, it’s recognized by its unconditional label, which means His love is for anyone who desires to be spiritual healed. You see, once spiritual healing takes place the pain, agony “hurt” start’ our mental and emotional restoration.
     
    Beloved, if you’re suffering rejection, failure, or any circumstance that’s testing your faith, you need to know the Lord still cares and will never stop loving you. That’s exactly what we see in Jesus’ interaction with the Samaritan woman. You see, He initiated contact. Much to His disciples’ apprehension, Jesus traveled through Samaria to meet this woman. In that day, Jews didn’t associate with Samaritans and even avoided their region. But God doesn’t conform to man’s rules or prejudices. He reaches out with a message of hope and new life to anyone who will listen and believe. He knew her pain and heartache. She must have felt worthless and unloved after being abandoned or divorced by five husbands.
     
    Beloved, we all have emotional baggage that weighs us down and causes pain, and this is often what God uses to draw us to Himself. You see, He offered forgiveness and “unconditional” love. Jesus drew out the details of her situation so she could recognize her need for a Savior and be receptive to His offer of forgiveness. He understood she lacked love, acceptance, and a sense of value, and a relationship with Him was the only way to fulfill that need.
     
    Beloved, God sees us as clearly as He saw the Samaritan woman. He knows our sins and hurts and wants to bring us forgiveness and restoration. As we accept His salvation and submit to the Holy Spirit’s transforming work, we’ll have the pledge of His love and care for us.
     
    “To God Be the Glory”