A word for God ordained marriages soon to come. May His grace flow like a mighty river.

Keep your eyes on Jesus and REST in His GRACE!! You are unconditionally loved! “Hello peace….Hello joy…Hello love….Hello strength….Hello hope….it's a new horizon” ~From “Fear is Not My Future” by Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music

I’ll let this verse speak for the greatest message that vulnerability is about: “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." -1 Peter 4:8

Much of this episode is based on reflections from what Jesus prayed in Matthew 26 before the crucifixion. The account of all that he experienced is sobering yet inspiring at the same time. May we all learn to place our hope in Him, and to trust God’s plan even when our trials and suffering don’t go away. One day, they will. The best is yet to come.

If you, too, are enduring struggles with symptoms of long Covid, please don’t give up. Here is the support group I heard about for those interested: https://www.longhauler-advocacy.org/. The scripture I referenced in the episode is from Psalm 16:7-9.

If we are sensitive to the example of Jesus in our lives, we can learn from his honesty with others. God expects us to be good stewards of the hearts of our brothers and sisters in Christ, and we cannot do that if we run from speaking the truth in love.

We don’t always feel that we have a safe space to share our struggles, feelings, or who we are in general… however, the challenges of life prove over and over again that we all need a safe place to land. If you need support, advice, or just a sounding board… please feel free to email the show at [email protected]

Our society is experiencing a mental health crisis of epic proportions. It’s important that we have meaningful connections with others, and to remember that we don’t have to hold ourselves together. We are emotional beings, and it is necessary to share how we feel in our struggles instead of pretending to be okay. We were not designed to do this life alone.

This is a follow-up to my last episode. May we be safe people for others, and may we all have safe relationships in our lives that allow us to show up honestly just as we are.

An encouraging reminder for us all to love people as they are, and to allow the work Jesus finished for us on the cross to be our guide through this life. Scripture reference comes from Ephesians 2:10.