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The heart of the matter…

The Brokenhearted

The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (NIV) ( Psalm 34:18 ) 

Are you missing someone who is very dear to your heart? The pain may be very deep and even unbearable. And while you may think that no one can truly understand your pain, there is one. Relinquish your sadness to God, even if it's just for a moment and you will feel comforted. Remember, God loves you and will never give up on you.

1 Corinthians 13:11-13..., Jeremiah 17:9, 1 Samuel 16:7, Matthew 6:19-21…



You get what you deserve…

Of all the most ridiculous statements I have ever heard me, this is one of them. I have heard this several times during the last few weeks, mostly with regards to friends of mine that have disabilities, primarily vision impairment and blindness. How can anyone say a person deserves bad things? It doesn't make sense. I understand from a Christian perspective that all of us deserve hell and condemnation. But peers are not going to make that happen. Only God can! The only reality that applies in this situation is that when a person makes decisions there are consequences and benefits associated with those decisions; the same way every reaction has an opposite reaction it's causal… I could be the perfect example, I have many regrets, failures, sorrows, trials & tribulations to account for. But, Grace has gotten me through all of it and I have not entirely received what I deserve! I have also received mercy and forgiveness throughout all of this! Therefore, I will have to be careful about my future decisions in order for me not to experience the following: "Haunted by the past, harassed in the present, with Hope for the future!" At least not the former two items…

Frustrations, disappointments and responsibility…

I have always said there's a difference between responses and reactions; responses are thought out and carefully implement, while reactions tend to be caused by triggers and create a feeling of familiarity from an event in the past, or a pattern of events. We do not feel safe and definitely uncomfortable, so one is likely to receive stimulus that would challenge them to behave in a way that they have in the past. However, if someone has been working to overcome reactions like this, with accountability and support they will be able to respond accordingly. Discipline is something else that is required in order to fulfill the response appropriately. One must have, previously, done so and been able to develop a tolerance that would become necessary to avoid complications and communication in a return to previous lifestyle what character trait that is negative! Positive outcomes must be obvious, in order for the individual to progress in this forward movement. Often times,, it would seem easier to return to old habits. A careful study of addictive behavior and positive experiences in recovery could give greater understanding in this area. When something is removed from one's life, it must be replaced by something else.

One flew east, one flew west, one flew over the cuckoo's nest…

Did you ever feel like you were in the movie and you were the star that movie? I don't mean like the animals where Eric burden sings spill the wine with WAR. I'm referring to something more like the film mentioned in the title of this post, written by Ken Kesey. As I am observing the behavior of people around me and things seem crazy it makes me wonder whether I am a member of that group and maybe even the mayor of this crazy place? All that said, I think I need to be a part of group therapy somewhere…

Communication breakdown…

What exactly is it that people are supposed understand, when they do not communicate well with each other? I was having recent conversations with a significant person in my life and we could not understand one another… i'm not sure if the breakdown was due to cultural differences or language acquisition issues, articulation & sophistication? I just don't understand  what I do understand is the truth. At least I know that much… Breaking up is hard to do. why can't we just say what we feel to begin with. To say that we care for the other person in the middle of saying goodbye or it's not you it's me does not hold any water!

Circles, cycles & infinity…

So Kindly

"May I continue to find favor in your eyes, my lord," she said. "You have given me comfort and have spoken kindly to your servant--though I do not have the standing of one of your servant girls." (NIV) ( Ruth 2:13 ) 

Have you been touched by someone who speaks kindly to you, even if you didn't deserve it?  We are truly impacted by kindness when we need comforting the most.  We can make an impression on others when we are thoughtful to those we don't know or, even more challenging, to those who aren't on our favorites list.  Remember to let your good qualities shine consistently in all areas of your life.  It's amazing what comes back to you.

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