How many times have you thought, "Why this trial, Lord? Why the broken heart or painful illness? Why has the one who called me a friend rejected me and turned their back on me? Why am I being slandered or wrongfully accused?"

What would it be if you could change anything about some past parenting failures? Most of the time, the problem children reveal is faulty parenting.

It is an unconditional love that relieves the pressure of demands, forgives all our failures, and replaces our unrelenting fears with faith. 

Proverbs 17:22 says, "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine." The capability to inspire laughter is a gift, but a joyful, merry heart comes from putting your faith and trust in Jesus Christ. 

We can replace a bad spirit or attitude with words of praise and adoration to the One worthy of all honor and glory. Choose to turn from complaining and ask God to forgive your rebellious heart.

Arguing rarely accomplishes anything except to widen the gap between two parties. 

Have you ever wondered? If God has the power to remove cancer, prevent harm, feed, clothe, and provide a home for us, and yet He doesn’t? Does He care about us? 

What unnecessary suffering we cause our Father when we pursue to deceive. Lord, forgive my deceitful, untruthful ways.

The Battle of Antietam during the Civil War raged for approximately 12 hours. The Lord of Heaven suffered an unbelievable death for our souls by crucifixion on the cross lasting 6 hours. 

Show genuine concern towards those that are lonesome and rejoice in the Lord with and for them. Aim for restoration, and you will be gaining a beloved friend.