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breaks my heart

 


It really does break my heart to see people going through difficult times.  That is why I want to give you just a few thoughts about this kind of stuff.


Psalm 34:18  NLT  

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.


There is the first thing to know and remember.  God is close to those who are hurting and positioned to help, rescue, provide and more.  And so often he does those things that others.  That is people, His children, like you and me.


Late last week I got several notes from my dear friend Alex in Cuba.  He shared the declining situation and how hard the people of Cuba are having to work to have what is needed for their families.  The failure of systems in Cuba makes it hard not just for the ministry to happen but for the needed things like food, gasoline and electricity to be found.


I got a message from another friend who is having surgery and her husband continues to have critical medical needs.  It seems to be getting worse.


Listened to another dear friend share the growing need in his family that addiction has led to.  And the division and strife that is so difficult to deal with each day.


A neighbor asks us to pray for their spouse as dementia continues to take its toll on their health, their relationship, the family and so much more.  It is like every day brings another challenge making life even more difficult.


All of these situations are hard.  But what each of those conversations ended with was the person sharing how their faith in God helps them keep on.  How true that always it.


We can pray.  We can serve.  We can make a difference.  Let the person know that you are praying.  Go out of your way to serve someone who is struggling in whatever way God leads you.


Romans 1:9  NLT  

God knows how often I pray for you. Day and night I bring you and your needs in prayer to God, whom I serve with all my heart by spreading the Good News about his Son.


1 Peter 4:10  NLT  

God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.

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