"Early in the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation." Psalm 5:3 Dear friend, if you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or feelings of loneliness, it's especially important to begin each day with prayer, laying your requests before the Lord. Then, all that God asks of you is to wait with an expectant heart. Expect that God will work during the day in the details of your life. He cares for you, and would do nothing less.
![Unwavering Worship [encouraging thoughts for those in pain]](https://leilagrandemange.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/gn-unwavering-worship-min.jpg?w=720)
When physical or emotional pain feels all consuming, it can be hard to stay focused on certain Bible truths, like “God is good”, and “God is loving and faithful.” Consequently it can be tempting to refrain from praise and worship, and wallow in self pity or doubt. And yet choosing this course never helps. In fact it only hinders our healing. So what do we do?
Do not panic or fear, for I am with you. I am your God. I will help you and hold you steady. When you feel anxious or afraid remember this: . . .
![The Great Divorce [10 Tips to Help Democrats and Republicans Find Peace]](https://leilagrandemange.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/the-great-divorce.jpg?w=720)
It occurred to me recently that our country has experienced something similar to a divorce, "politically speaking ..." I suppose there's always been tension between Democrats and Republicans (and other groups), but for some reason it seems to be getting worse. At least that is what the media would have us think. I know this is not true for everyone. Personally, I have lots of wonderful friends from various political thoughts, and we all get along and care for each other. But there are also lots of people who've experienced incredible heartache over political tensions, and have ended their relationships as a result. Going separate ways is not so much the problem (we are only human), it's more about the inability to get along after a "divorce." This deeply sadness me, mostly because the ones who suffer the most are our children . . . and our future generations. Our children are watching. What are we teaching them in the way we handle our disagreements? Jesus said, "Blessed at the peace makers" (Matthew 5:9). So how do we live peacefully with each other, in the same world, after a "divorce"? Here are 10 tips . . .
"Kindness is like snow—it beautifies everything it covers." —Kahlil Gibran Kindness is a universal language! In a world so desperate for peace, acts of kindness have the power and potential to bridge every divide and heal every heart. Mark Twain wrote, "Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." . . .
"I have loved you with an everlasting love."—Jeremiah 31:3 Do you ever doubt God's love for you? While reading this verse my eye was drawn to the word "everlasting." Everlasting means enduring through all time, or eternal . . .
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