INSPIRASUNS

This morning, as I try to do on Saturday, I was a little slower getting started. That’s code word for sleeping in. I’ve shared here before how much I enjoy sitting on my lanai on Saturday mornings before the neighborhood gets going. It’s quiet, the wildlife is talking, the sky is a brilliant blue. This morning, there was even a scent of a flower I hadn’t smelled before. It’s just a different feeling on Saturday mornings, one that I have come to look forward to each week. Spending time with Father in this setting is even more meaningful than on my typical weekday morning.

I sat down to write this little blog, but first wanted to check on Hurricane Erin to make sure she was still heading along the path everyone thought she would when I went to check my favorite weather guy on social media, a post from one of my dear friends appeared. It was two days ago. It was a lengthy post and one that made my heart so sad for her. She was sharing about the loss of her sweet fur baby. You could feel her pain as you read her story of the night it happened. You could feel her regret for not being there. I wanted to just reach through my screen and hug her. I commented, sharing my thoughts and prayers for her to be at peace. I’ll check in with her today as well, hoping that a call may provide some support.

I began to think about the losses we all face and deal with. Loss takes many forms. Everything from the physical loss of family or friends, or the loss of our sweet fur babies, we feel an emptiness. I could list the many other losses we all can feel in any given day, but I don’t want this to be a little blog filled with sadness.

My point in talking about the losses is to remind us all about the comfort we can find in our Lord Jesus. He brings strength, love, and compassion during those most difficult times, dealing with loss that can bring us to our knees. Calling upon Him at those times when we feel we cannot deal with the pain we feel, that is when He wraps us in His arms the tightest. He knows our pain, He knows our loss, He knows our heart. His love helps us endure the challenges and losses in this world. Fortunately, this world is temporary; our world is forever with Him in paradise.

Friends, I lift prayers daily for many who are going through difficult times. I hope you do the same. Let us pray not only for healing, but for those we love and care about to feel the comfort and strength of our Lord. Let them know the love of the Father through His Son. A love so great it can heal even the deepest of wounds.

Have a good day, my friends, may it be filled with relaxation, a little sunshine, and time with those you love. Please lift my friend Janis in prayer today, and continued prayers for the return of sweet Emily Rea.

Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.